The Chuck 70 is not a novelty, but an homage to the designs of the late 1960s and early 1970s, when these shoes were at the height of their basketball career. Back then, no expense was spared on materials and the shoe had to withstand extreme stress on the backboard. Over time, manufacturing became easier, but Converse decided to return to the original specifications in 2013. The result is a silhouette that looks authentically retro but is built to standards that feel like a revelation in today's age of fast fashion.
