Converse Addict Chuck Taylor All Star – The Anatomy
January 24, 2011 ⋅ Style ⋅ by Eugene Kan ⋅ 1166 Views

Upon the release of the Converse Addict collection, it left many people scratching their head as to what constitutes a Chuck Taylor All Star that ranges in the triple digits for retail price. Given the opportunity, we took a more in-depth look into the construction and characteristics of a sneaker that has endured generation upon generation of fans. The goal of the Addict line was to recreate some of the sensibilities of the Chuck Taylor circa 1960s with some new age improvements. A Vibram outsole provides a non-slip rubber with enhanced wear resistance. A Poron insert in the bed of the sneaker provides additional cushioning with a further Outlast liner for greater comfort relative to heat and temperature. Aside from that we also see a slightly different ’60s silhouette, upgraded stitching and branding on the heel dating back almost 50 years. These are the makings of the Converse Addict Chuck Taylor All Star.

Photography: Saki Tagami

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  • Anonymous

    Whats all the fuss.
    You can still buy the regular chucks!

  • Anonymous

    Whats all the fuss.
    You can still buy the regular chucks!

  • Anonymous

    Whats all the fuss.
    You can still buy the regular chucks!

  • Anonymous

    Whats all the fuss.
    You can still buy the regular chucks!

  • Anonymous

    Whats all the fuss.
    You can still buy the regular chucks!

  • Anonymous

    Nike continues to exploit the dummy consumers who’ll pay hundreds of dollars for 40 dollars worth of technology. If Converse could sell these shoes (referring to these mentioned here with the “improvements” which are really how Converses were made BEFORE Nike took over the company) for $30-$60 before they were bought out by Nike, why cant Nike do the same? Their marketing department has most people fooled thinking they’re paying more for a better product when all they’ve done is increase profit margins on cheaper shoes, while raising the price on regular shoes to ridiculous figures.

    Woe is fool who buys these.

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  • http://twitter.com/LeftyJeenyus Podge

    And Nike doesn’t? Triple digit chuck taylors, no thank you.
    ~Lefty

  • http://twitter.com/LeftyJeenyus Podge

    And Nike doesn’t? Triple digit chuck taylors, no thank you.
    ~Lefty

  • http://twitter.com/LeftyJeenyus Podge

    And Nike doesn’t? Triple digit chuck taylors, no thank you.
    ~Lefty

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  • Anonymous

    Oh Gee Converse,
    Thanks for the block of rubber, maybe that’ll stop the pain in my feet, Heres my extra load of cash !

  • Anonymous

    Oh Gee Converse,
    Thanks for the block of rubber, maybe that’ll stop the pain in my feet, Heres my extra load of cash !

  • Anonymous

    Oh Gee Converse,
    Thanks for the block of rubber, maybe that’ll stop the pain in my feet, Heres my extra load of cash !

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/William-Edward-Garcia/592873714 William Edward Garcia

    I actually like the improvement. I will just wait until these drops here in the PI.If the conversion is ridiculous, I’ll just stick with the “hardcore” Chucks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/William-Edward-Garcia/592873714 William Edward Garcia

    I actually like the improvement. I will just wait until these drops here in the PI.If the conversion is ridiculous, I’ll just stick with the “hardcore” Chucks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/William-Edward-Garcia/592873714 William Edward Garcia

    I actually like the improvement. I will just wait until these drops here in the PI.If the conversion is ridiculous, I’ll just stick with the “hardcore” Chucks.

  • http://twitter.com/GraemePeacock Graeme Peacock

    Vibrum and Outlast charge a lot for use of there products. perhaps thats part of the reason.

  • http://twitter.com/GraemePeacock Graeme Peacock

    Vibrum and Outlast charge a lot for use of there products. perhaps thats part of the reason.

  • http://twitter.com/WitnessToChange Witness to Change

    So… for a bit of rubber in the sole, they charge an over the top price?

  • http://twitter.com/eLEVELL LEVELL

    at least converse is a brand….. these streetwear brands charge rape prices on the daily.

  • Anonymous

    If it’s more expensive, it must be better.

  • Anonymous

    If it’s more expensive, it must be better.

  • Anonymous

    i think you left out the part on why you could charge rape prices for a chuck taylor

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