Oct
2014

Converse goes after the copycats

categories: Advertising, News, Shoes

According to an NBC News article entitled “Converse Sues 31 Companies Over Alleged Chuck Taylor Knockoff Sneakers”, trademark infringements have been filed against manufactures of Chuck Taylor look-a-likes. Nike, the parent company of Converse, has pointed fingers at brands such as Walmart, Kmart, and Sketchers for creating variations of the popular sneaker.

The New York Times writes about these variations in an in-depth article.

What are your thoughts about the Chuckverse Look-a-likes? Tweet us at @chuckverse and let us know what you think!


Feb
2014

And.. we’re back!

categories: News
Chuckverse.com

Chuckverse.com offers news and updates for sneaker fashion. We focus on the Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars and how the sneaker culture has altered American style in general.

We’ve been covering Converse related fashion in general. But we want to cover the stories that are important to you. If you have a special interest topic in mind, please let us know! Our team of writers will find the information that is important to you.
In August, we’ll be opening up our blog and article entries to guest posts. This means that readers will be able to submit their own articles for review on the site.
We look forward to jumping back into the Chuckverse community!
Best Regards,
@marcnlo

Sep
2012

Legel Rebels sport Chuck Taylors

categories: Chuck Spotting, Popular Culture, Shoes

The ABA Journal celebrates innovation within the legal profession and gave each of this year’s Legal Rebel winners a pair of custom Chucks as a wearable symbol of nonconformity.

 

More lawyers should wear Chucks. The Chuckverse team spotted this article through user feedback. An interesting array of Chuck wearing Laywers. Whether it brings about the symbolism of nonconformity? Let’s get the Jury on that one! In any case, we think more lawyers should wear Chucks.

 

Read more here:
http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/legal_rebels_2012_if_the_shoe_fits 


Sep
2012

Target App features ‘Chuck Taylor All Star’ Like Sneaker

categories: Advertising, Chuck Spotting, Shoes

Converse has a strong connection to Target through the Converse ‘One-Star’ brand. Similar to ‘All-Stars’, the ‘One-Stars’ are made exclusively for Target. So, it would be fitting for Target to use an icon of the iconic sneaker on their mobile app.

This is part of the Chuck Spotting category on Chuckverse, if you spot Chucks on the street or in any form of media, let us know!


Aug
2012

Let Your Chuck Taylor All-Stars Be Your Hero

categories: Advertising, Celebrity, Fashion, Popular Culture, Shoes

Comic books are fun. They’re filled with exciting, death-defying heroes who risk it all to save the innocent.

Chuck Taylor All-Stars are fun. They’re comfy, and they give us all a sense of whimsy and childhood freedom.

And now, those two fun things are combined in the DC Comics line of Converse shoes—and no, they’re not just for the kiddies.

Converse recently released a line of comic-inspired shoes that are dying to make their way to your feet. Batman and Superman make an appearance, as do other favorite comic book characters such as Batwoman and the Riddler. My favorite? The customizable version, which allows you to choose between fun Joker, Riddler, and Batman prints or all-over color—with a few comic book touches here and there.

Check out the collection for yourself over at Converse’s website, and then let us know—which DC Comics pair of Chuck Taylors is your favorite?