There’s no denying Converse’s status as a cultural icon; the Chuck Taylor All Star has been a staple for over 100 years, embraced by everyone from weightlifters to street style stars. In 2025, ...

Paul M. Sutter is an astrophysicist at SUNY Stony Brook and the Flatiron Institute, host of Ask a Spaceman and Space Radio, and author of "Your Place in the Universe." Sutter contributed this article ...

It’s easy to take the Chuck Taylor for granted. After all, it’s been a wardrobe constant for more than a hundred years, outlasting fleeting trends, emerging subcultures, and even most competitors’ ...

The Converse First String lineup continues to push the boundaries of heritage design by introducing a series of new material expressions for the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette. This premium collection ...

The new baseball field and dugouts at Douglass Park in Champaign. A grand opening to celebrate the park’s upgrades is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the park. Home plate and the pitcher’s mound on a ...

The Converse First String Chuck Taylor “Woven Leather” is the latest pinnacle expression of the brand’s most premium imprint. By merging traditional Italian leatherwork with modern ergonomic upgrades, ...