Fast-forward 40 years, and Converse has recently relaunched the Weapon as part of its CX line.

Does Converse still make the weapon?

Fast-forward 40 years, and Converse has recently relaunched the Weapon as part of its CX line.

Who was in the 1986 Converse commercial?

Just listen and let the lyrical skills of Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Kevin McHale, Mark Aquirre, Bernard King, and Larry Bird serenade you as you get a look at a few team colors (the Celtics traditionally wore black shoes throughout the 80’s) of the Weapon.

Does Converse have a slogan?

For every you. Shoes turn it down. Sneakers make it loud.

When did converse weapon CX come out?

Originally released in 1986 and endorsed by NBA Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, the original Weapon even transcended hoops culture to become a favorite of Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. Now, the Weapon CX hopes to carry that legacy on by using modern design cues and material.

Do any NBA players wear Converse?

Tree Rollins was thought to be the last player to wear canvas Converse All Stars in the NBA, during the 1979–1980 season. Micheal Ray Richardson briefly wore leather Converse All Stars with the New Jersey Nets after 1982, making him the next to last to wear the shoe in the NBA.

What happened to Converse basketball?

When did players stop wearing converse shoes in the NBA? With the 1980s revival in 2010, Converse Basketball shoes were back in the NBA. However, it was a short lived reprieve and by 2012, no NBA player wore Converse in the NBA. Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat was the last player to wear converse in the NBA.

Did they wear Converse in the 70s?

By the 1960s the company had captured about 70 to 80 percent of the basketball shoe market, but the shoe declined in popularity during the 1970s, when more and more basketball players wore other brands of shoes. Chuck Taylor All Stars enjoyed a comeback in popularity in the 1980s as retro-style casual footwear.

What is Converse known for?

Converse All Stars, also known as Chuck Taylors, are casual shoes that have played a significant role in pop culture for decades. Initially designed as a basketball shoe in the early 1900s, the soft cotton and rubber-soled style has remained largely unchanged for the last century.

What is Converse mission?

Our mission. Converse is empowering today’s daring spirit of youth by celebrating freedom of expression through individuals and their movement(s).

What does CX mean in Converse?

Fun fact: CX is actually a term that Converse first used way back in 1915 to describe a premium line of footwear. So it makes sense that this latest, more comfortable release revives the label.

Did Larry Bird have a signature shoe?

Larry Bird Despite all of his efforts for the brand, Bird never really received the opportunity to host his own signature sneaker. Yet, the company’s Converse Weapon model became attached to Bird’s name as well as Magic Johnson.