Review Polo Ralph Lauren Cantor Sneaker
Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars are not just a fashion statement. Back in the day, they were my choice of athletic footwear -- following in my father's footsteps -- while starting center on the high school basketball team. For a 6'2" white guy with a moderate vertical leaping ability, I didn't have to worry about losing any spring in my step, and I always led stats in rebounds and blocked shots against players wearing the then-ubiquitous Adidas, Puma and Converse "Dr. J" hi-tops. In all fairness, and as a disclaimer, 80% of the opposing team members were white guys, too.
Still, though I have absolutely no vertical leap left (hey. I graduated 24 years ago), I still wear these shoes, just because. Like one reviewer pointed out, they're a great conversation starter. Plus, they're as comfy as a second pair of feet.
At the turn of the 20th to the 21st century, it appeared that there'd be NO Chucks left at all: The Massachusetts factory was closing down, and Chucks appeared to be going the way of acid-wash jeans. Fortunately (or, unfortunately, if you're a member of the garment workers' union), Converse went through some reorganization and now makes these overseas, presumably in China.
Well, I'm boycotting the People's Republic of China, an anti-labor country that has helped more American CEOs bust unions than just about anyone else. Its own people are slave labor. Fortunately, I thought ahead, so when Converse was on the ropes, I went out to every shoe store around and bought up all the size 12 hi tops I could find. To be exact, 143 pairs -- a closet full. I've got 'em in white, optical white, green, red, basic black, navy blue, yellow, orange, you name it. Set me back $2700, but was worth every penny, knowing that American workers made them.
I AM THE IMELDA MARCOS OF CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But, if you're a newcomer to them, or missed the boat, I won't hate ya for buying these for yourselves. They are so cool, I'll look the other way.
I have to look the other way myself: I buy the toddler sizes for my two wittle one. Aw!!!! :) At least I help keep American shoe store employees employed, if not factory workers.
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There's so much to say about it about my level of satisfaction, but I will only describe it in one single word: Perfect
Shoes look great! I bought them for a Christmas gift can't wait for them to see them. I was happy with my purchase.
Very comfortable and looks great! I got compliments all day when I wore them to work. I recommend them to anyone looking for great looking sneakers!
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Cant go wrong for the price, and for the people complaining about the overall quality of the shoe...thats how all polo shoes are made and why they are only 60 bucks
Very comfortable and elegant. Excellent for a camping day or a walk in the park. Good price and quality, I will recommend this product.
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High quality and nice colors. Delivered on time. I bought the sneakers for my brother and loves them. Said that very comfortable. It's a Buy it!
These are some sharp sneakers. Jeans or shorts; they're gonna look good. For the brand and not having to go out shopping, i couldn't beat the price.
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