Ballplayers would miss Chuck Taylors

Greeley Tribune ^ | July 21, 2003 | Mike Peters

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[Mr. Bird]

It appears Mike Peters (the author) has been in some sort of coma for the past several years. Chucks were huge when I was in college (late 80's) and I wore them until I got married 5 years ago and my wife told me to grow up.

I'd love another pair. I had, at one point, white, black, red, blue, and yellow. I think I still have the yellow pair, but can't wear them in public for fear of humiliation. Good for dirt work, though.

[Mr. Bird]

I just went to the Converse site, and they still have a wide array of Chucks available for order. Thirty eight bucks, though. Times do change.

http://www.converse.com/zproductmatrix.asp?zcatid=2&zsubcatid=4

[Range Rover]

I still have two pair of high-tops from the Made In USA days. Super comfortable.

The Converse sneakers you see for sale now are made in China which is not surprising. The next time you find yourself shopping for "sport" footwear, most of it will be Chinese made, check it out - either versions of what was once made domestically (Vans, Converse, Pro Keds) or new on the scene brands like Sketchers and Merrill.

Nike really still has a bit of the sweatshop image problem that they never really accounted for or did a whole hell of a lot to correct.

I won't be replacing my Converse even if in a few years they start looking like the ones worn by Joey Ramone.

[So Cal Rocket]

[RepoGirl]

I wore them until I got married 5 years ago and my wife told me to grow up.

Chucks are the greatest, and worst, shoes. They look great, but are hell on the feet. Still, I wore black Converse hi-tops all through college (86 - 90) and still do to this day. I even tried to wear them while giving birth to my daughter, but the obstetrics nurse put the kibosh on that plan.

Could my hubby get me to part with mine? What is it they say? From my cold dead feet...

[Ed Straker]

'Coma' comment was unneccessary, he gives his perspective: ...way back in 1962, when I was playing basketball...

Having said that, among the black, white, red, blue pairs I've had, I have a pair in khaki; This is the only one that color I've ever seen.

[Mr. Bird]

'Coma' comment was unneccessary, he gives his perspective

I figure if an author is going to comment on matters of culture and consumer goods, he may wish to consult reality in addition to his own perspective. Omitting the huge market for Chucks over several decades is either lazy or stupid. He even goes so far as to mention how they may market it as a "retro" product, in a self-deprecating way. If anything, Chucks already endured their "retro" flair, and are fully ensconced in cultural cliques that he apparently wishes to ignore.

That kind of writing is perfectly suitable for a diary. But it's rubbish if published.

[Britton J Wingfield]

Chucks are the only non-boots I will wear out in public, unless I am working out.

[bootless]

I have a pair of Chuck high tops in the Stars and Bars design: red and white striped shoes with a blue stripe with white stars along the back of the shoe. I LOVE them!

[Indrid Cold]

I just bought a new pair, black with FLAMES on the side for like $32 on eBay. I won't be without a pair. Comfortable enough for running around, but no arch support if you're on your feet all the time.

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Stars and Bars, you say?

[Chancellor Palpatine]

Chucks rock.

[Indrid Cold]

I just bought a new pair, black with FLAMES on the side for like $32 on eBay. I won't be without a pair. Comfortable enough for running around, but no arch support if you're on your feet all the time.

[stainlessbanner]

You bet they do - I saw the old black and white checkered vans in my local board shop last week. Thought I was in 1983 again.

[Constitution Day]

Now THOSE would be cool.

I have several pairs of Chucks but hardly wear them anymore.
I have flat feet and I can't put up with the ensuing pain like I used to. :(

[Constitution Day]

Black and white Vans... now *that* takes me back. (smile)

[WestPacSailor]

Black & White Vans! Like, totally gnarly duuude! Hey bud, let's party!

[Constitution Day]

Isn't this OUR time, Mr. Hand?