The high-tech collection takes cues from Converse ... is inspired by work boots, and with a grippy sole and tread, these kicks can really take a beating. This isn’t a steel-toe boot, so ...

Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in 1839, and by the 1860s people were wearing rubber-soled shoes to play croquet and tennis. In the 1920s, Converse introduced the iconic sneakers that ...