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Converse began in 1908 when Marquis Converse opened “Converse Rubber Shoe Company” in Malden, Massachusetts. Converse offered rubber soled footwear for men, women and children. In 1912 Converse started manufacturing tennis shoes. The Converse All Stars were introduced to the world of basketball in 1917. Converse filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and in 2003, Nike took over Converse, and the production of athletic footwear continues.

DR Romanelli X, Converse

Converse and Darren, better known as Dr. Romanelli, have teamed up to bring another in an exciting series of what is being called collaboration sneakers. This time, Dr R has used the Chuck Taylor for a base and added the flair only Dr. R can provide. Converse and DR Romanelli have developed a variety of shoes to honor different aspects of America.

Converse Sneakers, Dr Romanelli

The Converse DR Romanelli X Converse shoes are made with the same integrity and construction high construction standard that has become a hallmark of all Converse shoes. The difference for each version is the color scheme and detail implemented with each pair. The signature rubber toe and band around the bottom of the shoe are present on each and every pair.

DR X Romanelli Signature

Very cool people wear Converse Dr Romanelli X Converse shoes. Each version of these Converse shoes is the ultimate in comfort and fashion and provides the flexibility needed for active or passive activities.

Converse Dr Romanelli X Converse shoes

Adolf Dassler founded the Adidas Company in 1949 as a manufacturer of running foot wear. At the time, Running and track and field events were considered a fringe sport. Adidas became known as “the three stripes company” after going public in 1995. Adidas acquired the Salomon Group in 1996 but then sold the Salomon entity in 2005. In 2006 Adidas acquired Reebok.

Adidas Porsche Design SP1

History of Adidas Porsche Design SP1

Adidas and Porsche teamed in 2006 up to bring two classic designs together to form the perfect sportswear / sports car union. Adidas supplies Porsche Motorsports with exclusively designed team gear, including the Adidas Porsche Design SP1 footwear.

How Adidas Porsche Design SP1 are made

The design of the SP1’s is as sleek and classy as a Porsche automobile. Porsche Design SP1 is made of full grain leather uppers in classic colors, with the Adidas 3 stripe design on each side of the shoe. The Sp1’s lace up front and have discreet eyelets for a clean, sophisticated look. Porsche Design SP1’s have a textile lining with a cushioned foot bed for added comfort. There is also a built in heel counter embossed with Porsche Design detail, and a contrast label on the outer heel. The SP1’s have a cushioned insole for added foot support. The shoes have a non skid tread bottom sole with a unique tread pattern.

Porsche Design SP1

Who wears Adidas Porsche Design SP1?

Race car enthusiasts young and old can be found around the track sporting their very classy and sleek Adidas Porsche Design SP1. The SP1 also makes a great driving or walking shoe with its low cut design and comfortable fit. The Adidas Porsche Design SP1 is the official driving shoe of Porsche Motorsport. Adidas footwear is available wherever Adidas and Porsche Motorsport apparel is available.

Supra Footwear is a street and skate inspired Footwear Company that opened its doors in 2006. With a start in clothing production, Supra brain trust Angel Cabada built one of the most daring footwear companies around. Supra strives to create new and original footwear and apparel, fusing skateboarding, music and street smarts. Supra is head and shoulders above the crowd.

Supra Skytop 2 Samantha Ronson

Developed in collaboration with DJ Samantha Ronson, Supra is debuting the “Lil Red Skytop II. The shoe is entirely of red, white and black. The uppers are made of full grain leather and the shoe comes with waxed black laces and a custom Samantha Ronson hang tag. 413 pairs of this limited edition are available worldwide. Each pair purchased at certain locations included “Lil Red Mix” CD.

Samantha Ronson Supra Sneakers

The Supra Skytop II is ultra high top shoes with a padded collar and tongue. The shoes lace up the front and the elegant styling makes this design look more fashion than functional shoe, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Supra Skytop II’s are a favorite of the skateboarding and music loving crowd. The chunky look of the shoe is in keeping with the chunky like thought process that went into the design. The Supra Skytop II Samantha Ronson is only available in vibrant red with black and white detail.

The Adidas Company was founded in August 1949 by Adolf Dassler. In an effort to help athletes, Adidas was committed to manufacturing footwear for running and track events, which at the time was considered a fringe sport. In 1995, Adidas Company went public and in 1996 became known as “the three stripes company.” In 1996, Adidas acquired the Salomon Group but then sold the Salomon entity in 2005. In 2006 Adidas acquired Reebok.

Adidas Rom Sneakers

History of Adidas Rom’s

The Adidas Rom running shoe was first launched in 1959 and billed as an all around running shoe. Adidas Rom’s were produced in 1960 to honor that year’s summer Olympics in Rome. The Adidas Rom running shoe has stayed true to its original design, adding different colors through the years.

How Adidas Rom’s are made

Adidas Rom’s are made of white, full grain leather uppers with contrasting colored side stripes and the same accent color on the top of the padded, collar with the Adidas logo imprinted on it. The word “Rom” is also imprinted in gold on the side of the shoe. Adidas Rom’s are full, lace up the front shoes with the classic style tongue. There is also a built in heel counter and a cushioned insole for added foot support. In 1979, the look was updated with an EVA outsole and a more aggressive, ripsaw-like outsole for better traction and a rubber scuff toe. The family of colors includes red, burgundy red, green, dark blue and silver.

Adidas Rom Sport Shoes

Who wears Adidas Rom’s?

Adidas Rom’s are made for sports other than running that include tennis, golf and general sportswear. Adidas Rom’s are made for men, women and children. Adidas Rom’s are moderately priced and are available wherever sports footwear is sold.

Converse began in 1908 when Marquis Converse opened “Converse Rubber Shoe Company” in Malden, Massachusetts. Converse offered rubber soled footwear for men, women and children. In 1912 Converse started manufacturing tennis shoes. The Converse All Stars were introduced to the world of basketball in 1917. Converse filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and in 2003, Nike took over Converse, and the production of athletic footwear continues.
History of the Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted
Converse teamed up with United Kingdom retailer Rand to put a different spin on the Chuck Taylor standard to bring the foot fashion world the Clean Crafted pack. Available in autumnal colors with an exclusive offering of 150 pairs of each color, this shoe is only available through Offspring. Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted made their debut in late 2010.

Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted

How Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted are made
The Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted shoes start with the standard Chuck Taylor profile, like all footwear in the Converse family. The uppers are made of exquisite leather with a tie front and standard toe top in the same of or a color contrasting to the upper. The same rubber scuff guard is in place around the bottom of the shoe. The tongue and collar are padded for extra comfort. The Converse logo is on the side of the shoe and the word “All-star” is emblazoned on the top of the tongue.
Who wears Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted?

Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted

The Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted shoes are a hit among the cool and collected crowd. Those that want to be fashionable in a casual sort of way will like the Converse Offspring X Converse Clean Crafted shoes. They have the elegance of a gentleman’s shoe.

Marquis Converse opened “Converse Rubber Shoe Company” in Malden, Massachusetts in 1908. Converse offered rubber soled footwear for men, women and children. In 1912 Converse started manufacturing tennis shoes. The Converse All Stars were introduced to the world of basketball in 1917. Converse filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and in 2003, Nike took over Converse, and the production of athletic footwear continues.

Converse Jack Purcell Zipper

History of the Converse Jack Purcell Zipper
Jack Purcell, world renowned badminton player, designed a shoe exclusively for badminton for the B.F. Goodrich Company of Canada in 1935 and the Jack Purcell sneakers debuted in 1936. In the 1970’s, Converse bought the rights to Jack Purcell sneakers. The Jack Purcell sneakers are similar to Chuck Taylors but Jack Purcell’s have a smile across the toe and in addition to laces, the sneakers also have a zipper. The Converse Jack Purcell Zipper’s are celebrating 75 years of faithful foot service.

Converse Jack Purcell Zipper Black

How Converse Jack Purcell Zipper’s are made
The Converse Jack Purcell Zippers look part sneaker and part low cut work boot. Constructed in the same quality manner as all Converse footwear, the Converse Jack Purcell Zipper’s have a little extra zing to the design with the placement of the zipper. The Zippers are available in high top or low cut version and have the traditional Jack Purcell logo on the back of the heel and the rubber tow with the smile on the front.

Converse Jack Purcell Zipper White

Who wears Converse Jack Purcell Zipper’s?
Converse Jack Purcell Zippers are worn by men, and some women, who are looking for the fun but serious, professional look. Is it a work-shoe or is it a basketball shoe? Only those that wear the Converse Jack Purcell Zippers will know the answer to that question.

Supra footwear are not just sneakers but skateboarding shoes too. Supra Thunder is a simple style sneaker which features the Suprafoam midsole that absorbs shocks on impact for the foot, and a vulcanized rubber outsole. It has optimal shoe flexibility and board feel. You can get your Supra Thunder sneakers in blue, red, black, white and other colors.

A lot goes into making sneakers shoes fit for skateboarding. Some of what make skateboarding shoes what they should be are, flat soles for getting good grips on skateboards, wide shoes, an upper shoe part made of leather or suede for comfort, double or triple stitching for the shoe to provide adequate protection for skateboarders, vulcanized rubber soles, shoe lace protectors and features designed into the shoes to increase durability.

Supra Thunder Sneakers

You may use your Supra Thunder sneakers for other functions too if you want, not just skateboarding. Some of the stores you’ll use online are ready to give you back the difference in the cost of their product and similar products you find elsewhere on the internet at a lower cost, if you can prove it, you should always take advantage of this to get your sundry thunder sneakers at lower prices.

Supra Thunder Skateboarding Sneakers

Converse began in 1908 when Marquis Converse opened “Converse Rubber Shoe Company” in Malden, Massachusetts. Converse offered rubber soled footwear for men, women and children. In 1912 Converse started manufacturing tennis shoes. The Converse All Stars were introduced to the world of basketball in 1917. Converse filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and in 2003, Nike took over Converse, and the production of athletic footwear continues.

Converse Soho Exclusive

History of the Converse Soho Exclusives
Using the Converse Chuck Taylor’s as their base model, the Converse Soho Exclusives put a trendy spin on this sneaker exclusively for their store in Soho. The Converse Soho Exclusives are made with washed and pre-scuffed material in a variety of muted colors. Available in high top or low-cut models, the sneakers have the converse star on the side and the back of the sneaker. The Converse Soho Exclusives made their debut in November 2010 at the grand opening of the Converse Soho store.

Converse Soho Exclusive Sneakers

How Converse Soho Exclusives are made
Converse sneakers are simply made. They have a rubber sole and a canvas, or some other type of fabric, upper stitched together. Arch support is added for comfort, and the Converse logo is attached to each shoe, on the heel and on the side. The shoes lace up front and have the standard sneaker tongue. The Converse Soho Exclusives have the traditional rubber toe and bumper around the base of the shoe and a grippy sole for traction. The Converse Soho Exclusives have a padded collar and tongue for extra foot comfort.

Black Converse Soho Exclusive

Who wears Converse Soho Exclusives?
Converse Soho Exclusives are worn by the fashion conscience footwear enthusiast. The Converse Soho Exclusives are smart, fashionable and say to the world “I love my feet.” They are available in colors until now unknown to sneakers. They are made of a soft material that gives them a “visit my basketball court anytime” look.

Supra Footwear is a street and skate inspired Footwear Company that opened its doors in 2006. With a start in clothing production, Supra brain trust Angel Cabada built one of the most daring footwear companies around. Supra strives to create new and original footwear and apparel, fusing skateboarding, music and street smarts. Supra is head and shoulders above the crowd.

Supra Sony PIIQ X Supra Skytop II

History of the Supra Sony PIIQ X Supra Skytop II

The collaboration between Supra and Sony resulted in the dynamic duo of sneaker and music. The sneakers come equipped with a pair of color coordinated Sony Piiq headphones. Complex coordinated the collaboration and those who love music with skate could not be happier. The sneakers were available through sweepstakes and entry was required to win a pair.

Supra Sony PIIQ X

How Supra Sony PIIQ X Supra Skytop II are made

The Supra Sony’s are the ideal shoe for the active street boarder. They are ultra high tops with a cushioned tongue and collar. The rubber soles are patterned for better traction and skid proof to hold the surface. The insole is cushioned for complete foot comfort and support.

Supra Skytop II Sony PIIQ

Who wears Supra Sony PIIQ X Supra Skytop II?

Anyone who loves a tune with their ride will be seen sporting these bad boys. They are the ultimate in glide and ride and offer a note of fashion as well as function. Anyone with the Supra Sony’s on their feet will be the envy of any crowd.

An intriguing series of shoes from Converse is the company’s Black flag series. This is a collection of shoes that features a variety of colors and work with a useful and impressive looking design. It can also be found in one of two different build forms. The Black Flag shoes from Converse can be found in two options. The first is the standard form that features a canvas CVO build. This is a build that is noted for being slim and well stitched together. It also features a strong heel collar.

Converse Black Flag Collection

The second option is the suede form. A suede shoe in the Black Flag collection will feature a soft exterior with a series of front and side accent lines. The laces on the shoe can be strung through a series of decorative holes.
Both types of shoes will work with the same solid white rubber soles that are well stitched onto the shoes. These thick soles are durable and will rise up slightly on the top for one’s comfort. Also, these sneakers can be found in all sorts of colors. The canvas CVO shoes can be found in grey, black and blue colors. The suede sneakers can be found in black, brown, blue and red colors.