This is a very rare pair to come by; especially in this condition, with the original packaging.I dont know if Adidas didnt have the three stripes trademarked at the time or if Converse simply threw caution into the wind by using the three stripes. I assume some sort of legal action occured, as this model later took on the star and stripe design of the one-star (though it was used with many models eventually).
Since I cant date these precisely, Id estimate late-60s (based on the box and the three-stripe design, consistent with the era)
The actual shoes reveal no branding or identification, though the black box on the outer-sole had the Chuck Taylor badge printed on it at one point in time. Obviously, printing it on the underside meant that it probably wore off rather quickly. Who knows, you might be able to see a light shadow of the badge with some severe cleaning.
The style code, size, and made in USA are all molded into the soles. About 75% of the tread is left (rather shallow anyway, residual dirt as expected)
Original box is in excellent shape, packing paper is a bit torn and oxidized but still intact
While they were clearly worn at one point in time, theyve been carefully stored for decades
Excellent vintage condition; while there is general wear, discoloration, residual dirt, and signs of use - there is no structural damage whatsoever
Some of the stitching shows wear, but its all intact and tight (I could find no torn/broken stitching, this is purely based on my observation)
There is a splotch on the middle stripe of the outer-left shoe, though it appears to be a factory defect (color and area indicates that it was likely the same glue thats holding the upper to the midsole)
Generally, these vintage converse have some glue residue along the top-midsole. This is just a combination of age, materials, and sloppy assembly - nothing unusual.
There are other spots of residual dirt and wear that could be removed with a thorough cleaning/restoration
I recently gave them a quick cleaning, but was careful to leave them in vintage condition (no chemicals/solvents that could damage the materials)
The insoles are clean and in good shape, obviously a couple spots of wear and some minor pulling from the soles but nothing to worry about.
I can make no guarantees on the condition of the rubber with these. Due to their age and the nature of vulcanized rubber, its always a gamble. The rubber is entirely intact and in good condition as of listing them. I assume no liability for the condition of the rubber if you choose to wear them, please be advised.
This is a pair of shoes from the 1960s; there will be flaws and signs of age/wear. Please understand that I am unable to accept or offer returns on vintage items.
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