The Birth of Cool: Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star | A History of Basketball In Fifteen Sneakers

On this episode, Lang and Russ talk about the Chuck Taylor All-Star. Chuck Taylor wasn't the exceptional athlete one might expect, but rather, he was a salesman. Hear about some of the most iconic athletes to wear this shoe in their profession careers like, Mickey Johnson and Sugar Ray Leonard. They also explore the evolution of the Chuck Taylor shoe, transitioning from its origins as athletic footwear to becoming a prominent symbol in lifestyle fashion. ---- 1-click Subscribe to GCM: http://bit.ly/subscribe2gcm Discover the latest Memphis sports community news at: http://grindcitymedia.com/ ~SOCIAL~ Instagram:   / grindcitymedia   Twitter:   / grindcitymedia   Facebook:   / grindcitymedia   Follow the Memphis Grizzlies on YouTube for exclusive team videos and player highlights: http://bit.ly/subscribe2memgrizz