An homage to Chuck

You may get the wrong impression from me on this one but I just have to pay a quick homage to good ol' Chuck Taylor, the Converse Chuck Taylor to be precise. This shoe goes against nearly all of my "ideals" when it comes to shoes (i.e. no support, flat as a pancake, etc.). Yet despite the shortcomings, these are one of the worlds most recognizable shoes and have been made in as many colors and patterns imaginable LINK. As well, a pair of multicolored Chuck Taylors were the very first shoe I can ever remember yearning for. Converse has a long and storied history LINK , were truly the first of their kind and have even survived a major corporate buyout (Nike). Therefore in my book I consider these an obvious icon. Thanks Converse, thanks Chuck Taylor.