Their flat rubber sole is hopeless for running, not that it was designed for that purpose, but it also conducts the heat away from your feet on chilly days, and is not much better on rainy ones, since its sole becomes slippery when wet. Even their staunchest fans would agree that comfort isn’t their strong point. Before you could say “billion dollar idea”, the logo led them to become known as Chuck Taylor All Stars the first celebrity-endorsed sports shoe, whose popularity spread rapidly from the start.Īs someone who didn’t take up running until her forties, and was so clueless that her inaugural run was conducted in Converse, the sneaker’s lineage as a sports shoe never ceases to amaze. His restyled iteration also included a distinctive star logo, placed over the ankle bone to add an extra layer of protection. In 1921, semi-professional basketball player Charles ‘Chuck” Taylor joined the company, his input leading to improved flexibility and ankle support, as well as its use as a basketball shoe. Launched in Massachusetts by Marquis Mills Converse in 1908 as a football and netball shoe, in 1917 the company designed the forerunner of the modern All Star sneaker, marketed under the name “Non-Skids” on account of its rubber sole. That Converse was never meant to be a fashion brand is a large part of its appeal, and never more so than in the era of the vainglorious, extortionately priced designer trainer. Whether you call yours Chuck Taylors, All Stars or Chucks, Converse is the sneaker that ate the world, a style staple of men, women and children’s wardrobes alike, which in its 114th year remains in ruder health than almost any other centenarian fashion brand, with a pair estimated to be sold every 43 seconds. If you wander down your street, the chances are high that you’ll see someone wearing them before you’ve even reached the coffee shop. Kamala Harris wore them on the cover of Vogue. Millie Bobby Brown wore them on Stranger Things. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.Kurt Cobain wore them on stage. If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance.
Original shipping costs are non-refundable.ĭepending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. To return your product, you should mail your product to: Brixton Shoes Inc, 4100 70th Ave, 104, Lloydminster AB T9V 2X3, Canada
Only regular priced items may be returned, unfortunately sale items cannot be returned. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item.
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If you are returning due to manufacturing defects and we are unable to replace your item, you will be issued a full refund, provided you contact us within 14 days of your purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. It must also be in the original packaging. Please contact us at to arrange for your return.Įligibility: To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Refund: Please notify us at within 7 days to return your purchase for a full refund.Įxchange: You have 14 days from the time of purchase to return your regular priced purchase for exchange or store credit.
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