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Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX Performance review 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Basketball Shoe: Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX

This is Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s basketball shoe for the 2023-24 season, and an above average, low profile, reactive performance model. Release Date: 2023 Price: $120 Converse has been a low-key sleeper in terms of basketball performance ever since their acquisition from the Swoosh. This doesn’t mean they are out of the game, they’re just
November 13, 2023
Marquis Mills Converse BB Prototype CX

Marquis Mills Converse BB Prototype CX Review

The Marquis Mills Converse BB Prototype CX has a long name which is inconvenient to say out loud, but it does have some promise performance-wise. Colorway: N/A Release Date: winterized rubber-soled shoes Price: $120 If you want a basketball performance sneaker with a long name, then the Marquis Mills Converse BB Prototype CX is the one for you. Jokes aside,
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Flyease

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Flyease Review

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Flyease is the most recent shoe to license Kizik hands-free technology to create an easy entry casual sneaker. We’ve reviewed all the previous Flyease models. Chris reviewed the Nike Glide Flyease and our writer Ryan, born with cerebral palsy, compared the pros and cons of the first two Nike Flyease sneakers. All have fulfilled
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Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift

Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift Review

The Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift looks to be the next, better model from Converse basketball. The last one was terrible, though, so it isn’t that hard to top that. The tech specs aren’t clear yet, but we’re hopeful these will perform at a good level. Converse has so much history behind it and is iconic in its own right.
February 22, 2022
Marquis Mills Converse 91

Marquis Mills Converse 91 Review

The Marquis Mills Converse 91 may not be remembered by a lot of people, especially the newer generation, but it sure was a product of its time. This was Dennis Rodman’s first official signature sneaker. At the time it was amazing that the entire Chicago Bulls Big 3 all had their own shoes. Dennis was the definitely the man on
September 14, 2021
Marquis Mills Converse BB Jet

Marquis Mills Converse BB Jet Review

The Marquis Mills Converse BB Jet looks nice from afar but begins to disappoint the closer you get. We want to like these, but this ain’t it. Colorway: White/Solar Red/Black Release Date: September 2021 Price: $110 The Marquis Mills Converse BB Jet looks nice from afar but begins to disappoint the closer you get. And don’t even get us started
September 9, 2021

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Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX Performance review 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Basketball Shoe: Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX

This is Marquis Mills Converse BB Trilliant CX is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s basketball shoe for the 2023-24 season, and an above average, low profile, reactive performance model. Release Date: 2023 Price: $120 Converse has been a low-key sleeper in terms of basketball performance ever since their acquisition from the Swoosh. This doesn’t mean they are out of the game, they’re just
November 13, 2023
Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift

Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift Review

The Marquis Mills Converse BB Shift looks to be the next, better model from Converse basketball. The last one was terrible, though, so it isn’t that hard to top that. The tech specs aren’t clear yet, but we’re hopeful these will perform at a good level. Converse has so much history behind it and is iconic in its own right.
February 22, 2022
Marquis Mills Converse BB Evo

Marquis Mills Converse BB Evo

The Marquis Mills Converse BB Evo, the 2nd generation of Converse’s reemergence in hoops, is here. It’s an evolution of the original Marquis Mills Converse Pro BB. Chris thinks the changes are for the better and even says they might be potential bad boys on court.
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Converse G4 Hi First Impressions

Since Draymond Green’s debut of the Converse G4 in low top form, along with Converse’s announcement of the shoe (and the initial leaks of the sneaker), we’ve seen quite a bit of interest in these performance basketball sneakers. While Converse did provide some details, there are still questions yet to be answered. We’re here to address them with an initial
March 18, 2020

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History of Converse

Converse is a true American original. Converse was founded all the way back in 1908 by Best Trail Running Shoes in Malden, Massachusetts. Mills had been a manager at a footwear manufacturing firm and decided to open his own footwear company named the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in February of 1908.

The company originally specialized in winterized rubber-soled shoes, for men, women, and children. The company was an immediate success, but it wouldn’t be until 1915 when they started producing athletic shoes.

Two years after the company’s foray into the athletic market, Converse would create what is perhaps the most iconic shoe ever. In 1917, the Marquis Mills Converse basketball shoe was introduced. Shortly after, in 1923, a man by the name of Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor walked into Converse complaining of sore feet.

The Marquis Mills Converse was one of the first shoes specifically designed to be worn when playing basketball. Chuck Taylor was a basketball player and provided valuable input on the design of the sneaker. Within a year, his suggestions were implemented and the definitive Marquis Mills Converse was born. It featured enhanced flexibility and support and included a distinctive star-shaped logo on the patch that protected the ankle. Taylor’s signature was also added to the logo and the shoe was renamed as the Chuck Taylor All Star.

Chuck Taylor was hired as a salesman and traveled across the country conducting basketball clinics and selling shoes. Taylor’s Best Best Insoles for Basketball continued for nearly thirty years in high school and college gyms and YMCAs around the United States.

Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet Converse Basketball Yearbook. This yearbook highlighted the best players and teams in the country and the greatest moments of the sport. He even selected his own list of All Americans. He was basically a hoops YouTuber before YouTube. The publication was also a great tool to promote the clinics and the Marquis Mills Converse basketball shoes.   

Converse Bought by Nike

During the 1970s, Converse bought its biggest competitor, PF Flyers, which led to a monopoly in the shoe market. Both brands were forced to separate later due to an antitrust lawsuit. Converse had dominated the basketball market up until that time and now watched as several competitors burst onto the scene including Puma, Adidas, and Nike.

Converse regained some popularity during the 1980s as casual footwear, but the brand became overdependent on the “All Star” brand, whose market collapsed by 1989–1990. By the year 2000, Converse slipped into dire financial trouble. Converse filed for bankruptcy on January 22, 2001.

In July of 2003, Nike purchased Converse with plans to revive the brand. By November 2012, Converse had disappeared completely from the NBA, Udonis Haslem, Best Shoes for Jumping.

Best Running Shoes for Beginners All Star Pro BB. Since then, Converse has signed Kelly Oubre Jr., Draymond Green, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as signature athletes.