Converse Skateboarding

Conceived as a basketball silhouette in the early 20th century, the Converse Chuck Taylor found popularity among skaters in the ’70s due to its grippy properties. By the next decade, the first skate-specific Converse campaign launched, followed by the formation of a skate team in the ’90s. Today, the American brand remains an influential force in the skate world, reimagining iconic silhouettes and developing new designs to withstand the rigors of skateboarding. From the One Star to the Louie Lopez Pro, explore Converse skate shoes from the past, present and future.