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    started by starting its foundation based on running shoes. However, today Nike has a huge sponsorship with athletics in all major sports. Nike’s huge accomplishment was when they reached a deal with signed Michael Jordan. Soon, Nike released his signature sneaker, Air Jordan 1. Nike accomplished to purchase the original signature basketball sneaker which was the Chuck Taylor All-Star. This product was worn by basketball sensation and hall of fame Magic Johnson. Recently, Nike has solid success of profitable

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    boots - launched a basketball shoe called "Converse Chuck Taylor All Star" . An icon was born. Over the years, Converse developed a high-tech sport shoe with toe cap for protection, vulcanized sole and even ventilation. In addition to the high-top sneaker, there is also a low-top variant, the "Oxford". Chuck Taylor All Star Basketball Sneakers Converse Chuck All Star From the feet of well-known NBA stars like Bill Russell , the Chuck Tayler All Star celebrated its triumph over the world and is still

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    Converse: More than just shoes The Chuck Taylor or Converse as everyone knows them, are everlasting icons of American culture. Everyone wears chucks from James Dean in the 60’s to Michelle Obama now. The range of owners of converse is astounding. The range of use in converse is amazing. The Chuck Taylor has been named one of the most influential shoes of all time. Sixty percent of all Americans have owned a pair of Chuck Taylors at least once in their lives. (History) Converse was founded in 1908

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    Did you know that the converse was originally an athletic sneaker? According to “11 Facts about Converse Chucks” when converse debuted in 1917 they were athletic sneakers. History has changed where people wear converse because many things have been affected. For example, the reason people wear converse has changed from basketball to style, name change, and design change. The NBA was founded in 1946, now a day’s players wear their Jordan’s and Nikes, but in the 1940’s most basketball players wore

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    Converse Swot Analysis

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    wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE Inc. which was established in 1908.The Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company” and is associated with a rich heritage of legendary sneakers such as the Chuck Taylor All Star, Jack Purcell and the One Star sneaker. Today, Converse offers a diversified portfolio including mens, womens and childrens and toddler footwear range, apparel and accessories. The Converse product is sold by retailers in over 1001 stores around South Africa

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    company began making athletic shoes for sports. In 1917 Converse All-Star basketball shoe was introduced. Then in 1921, a basketball player named Charles H. "Chuck" Taylor walked into Converse complaining of sore feet. Converse agreed to design him a shoe if he becomes the face of the brand, in which he accepted. Chuck Taylor began promoting Converse shoes around the United States, and in 1932 Taylor’s signature was added to the All Star patch on the classic, high-topped sneakers. It is worth mentioning

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    Size, color, and shape are never mentioned in John Freya’s description of his Converse Sneakers. He never mentions how long he has owned them, if the shoelaces are original or if there are scuffs on the sides. Instead, Freya describes his disappointment with Converse because after having filed for bankruptcy, they laid off their American and Mexican workforce and “the last American made shoe” will now be manufactured in China. He is both objective by stating the facts on the status of Converse’s

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    Converse Brand Strategy

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    at which they are acceptable has been rising" “Usually when older people adopt something all the kids stop. But Converse are a bit of an anomaly, all the young folk are still wearing them” Current solution? Conversemusic.co.uk and the recent advertising campaigns (see below) are an attempt to try and reclaim it’s identity as a brand for free thinkers. “Conversemusic.co.uk is a thank you to all Converse fans, it will be an ongoing effort to give something back to those who make Converse

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    when weight training. It is very important to select the proper shoes to help avoid injury and make the most of the lifting sessions. Years ago, I went to workout with a trainer at Gold’s Gym in Sunrise, Fla. He practically yelled at me for wearing Chuck Taylor’s. In fact, he told me how they have no support and it was a poor choice to wear them during the session. For many years after, I started wearing shoes with thicker soles. However, his advice was completely WRONG. Before you make the same

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    Irony In Cast Away

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    the thanksgiving dinner, Chuck is getting called into work and is required to fly overseas. Goodbyes are never easy, but Chuck is not thinking about that; Chuck is trying to get back to Kelly as soon a possible. This is shown by him saying “be right back” after he steps out of the car. This very simple action, that has so much meaning behind it. Chucks plane experiences complications and unfortunately crashes in the middle of the sea. The plane crash thus proves how Chucks statement of “be right back”

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