#8: All-Star Converse, 1960s Edition
These days, we take the classic All-Star Converse sneaker for granted. Every kid and their mother wears or has worn this classic lace-up sneaker– literally. However, Converse All-Stars were in vogue back in the 1960s for an entirely different reason. It seems hard to believe today, but they were a popular basketball shoe!
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Converse high-tops were considered the ultimate shoe for playing sports, mainly for kids and teens. In the 60s, it was rare to see a full-grown adult walking around with Converse sneakers. Things were much more formal than they are today, so Converse was mainly viewed as performance gear. Pretty wild, right?