Six Most Influential Sports Shoes

Speaking of All-Star, some All-Star footwear according to an article in Lexus magazine that helped to shape athletic style:

• Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star (1923) – Developed by Charles (“Chuck”) Taylor, a 1920s pro-basketball player; oldest and best-selling athletic shoe of all time.
• Adidas Superstar (1969) – Originally designed for the basketball court, the famous “shell toe” protects the toes in play; popularity transcended its sport and became a style icon.
• Nike Air Jordan (1985) – MJ was a rookie basketball player fresh out of college (woo-hoo!) when Nike risked everything to offer him his own line of shoes which has become the longest-lasting brands. (No wonder why he got his own reserved parking stall, etc.)
• Nike Air Max (1987) – First shoe to contain an air-cushioning system within the sole unit, which remains standard for impact protection. (Just like orthopedic aids.)
• Reebok Pump (1989) – Leap forward in sneaker technology with a clever design incorporating inflatable chambers, filled using a lightweight pump in the tongue; twenty million pairs sold in four years.
• Nike Air Huarache (1992) – Huarache is a Spanish word for a type of sandal and gives a clue as to the big idea behind this shoe; it’s as comfortable and versatile as a favorite pair of sandals.

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