Category: Chuck Spotting


Dec
2020

FootSouls Creator Giving Back in a Big Way

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Popular Culture, Videos

FootSouls are insoles that are designed specifically for Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, Vans, and similar profile shoes (think PF Flyers, etc).

Feel Your Soul was started by young entrepreneur Jacob Zander. At the age of 22, after receiving a $10,000 business grant, Jacob produced his flagship product, FootSouls.

After the launch of FootSouls, Feel Your Soul gained tremendous traction on TikTok, where, against all odds, Jacob’s company has grown during the global pandemic. Since May of 2020, Feel Your Soul has amassed 360K followers, and 25 Million views, translating into over 10,000 orders of the product, plus expansion of the brand into a full clothing line, Converse Roller skates, and other cool products.

Now, through Feel Your Soul’s new Smile Fund initiative, Jacob is giving back in a big way.

Here’s the TikTok:

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The start of the smile series: giving a waitress a $1,000 tip 😊 w/ @allyhurst_ #wholesome #treatpeoplewithkindness #wholesomemoments

♬ original sound – Feel Your Soul 😊

“FootSouls are more than just a way to make our favorite shoes more comfortable; they are a symbol that represents making each and every day matter. Our goal is to inspire you to Feel Your Soul and live a life you would relive. I want to help you chase your dreams like I am and keep you comfy while chasing them.” – FootSouls Founder

We love this story. But, perhaps what we love even more is that the FootSouls swag very closely resembles Justin Bieber’s Drew House line of clothing.

Justin Bieber’s Drew House Clothing Brand Signature Smiley

FootSouls Feel Your Soul Retro Smile Crewneck

In either case. We love the execution. Who’s to say a smiley guy and a pair of chucks goes really well? We do! Grab your Chucks, your FootSouls, and your Drew House or FootSouls Retro Smile gear and head out there.


Jun
2019

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star NBA Collection Sold Out

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Popular Culture

Converse had released a beautiful set Chuck Taylor series highlighting NBA teams. The collection is now listed as Sold Out on the Converse website. The collection, released just four months ago, was incredibly popular amongst NBA and Chuck Taylor fans. The collaboration between the NBA and Converse stems from the relationship Nike, which owns Converse, has with the different sports associations and leagues.

You may be able to get your hands on some of the limited edition NBA Collection Chuck Taylors on websites such as eBay or third party sellers, but it probably won’t come cheap. Although Chuckverse cannot confirm if there was a direct collaboration with team members on designs of the shoes, each shoe design represents the team in true glory.

Premium materials were used to create this collection, and no detail went unnoticed. The shows are likely to be on display shelves rather than used as daily drivers. We hope to hear about some great auction stories related this collection in the future.

Photos are sourced from the Converse website.


Oct
2017

A Very Chuck Taylor Wedding

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Narrative

One of the cultural icons of our generation is to see the Chuck Taylor come into play on a couple’s very special day. The wedding day. Typically seen as part of the groomsman’s uniform, we received a message from a Photography company that had a very cool take on bringing Chuck Taylors to the ceremonious day.

Something that we have never seen during our search for Chuck Spotting, the tip we got was about custom monogrammed Chuck Taylors. Yes, weddings these days have their own logos and their own websites and in San Francisco might even have their own apps! There’s no doubt that SnapChat filters are a popular wedding decoration as well. Nonetheless, these Chuck Taylors are amongst the coolest we have been able to spot. And, what a beautiful shot of the rings intertwined to these gorgeous custom pair of chucks. 

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You can view more photos from the couple’s beautiful wedding celebration on the Photographer’s website, Red Eye Collection. 

Congrats Ashley and Malorie! Special thanks to Red Eye Collective for the photo, check them out if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.


Jun
2017

There is a category for Converse “Wedding Shoes”

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Popular Culture, Retail, Shoes

We all know that Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars are a popular choice for wedding. Cutesy weddings, hipster weddings, casual weddings. All types of weddings. Really though, a pair of nice clean Chucks go REALLY well with a fitted suit.

Converse took note of this, so far as creating an entire category for “Wedding Shoes” on their site.

Walk down the aisle in style with a pair of Converse wedding shoes. Constructed with the latest and most innovative shoe technologies, all wedding Converse are built for all day wear, which means you can dance late into your wedding night in complete comfort. Whether you’re looking to dress the bride, groom, flower girl, groomsmen or the entire bridal party, Converse has the best selection of wedding shoes for your big day celebrations.

Well, we agree with some of the classic takes they have. And, of course the feature that allows you to customize the Chucks are also a great way to color match your suit or dress. We’ve seen quite a bit of Chuck Taylor wedding’s since we started covering Chucks in 2010 and we are super excited to see a lot more. 😃


Mar
2017

Pre lets you meet up with your friends in style

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Tools

Have you ever had to pick up a friend but was not sure of their exact location? How about on the other end of the spectrum where you’re being picked up by a friend but don’t know exactly where they’re at? There is a new app that just launched in Canada that is helping you do exactly that – know where your friends are at.

Pre lets you see exactly where your friends are – but not in a creepy way. Other apps always share your location or make it confusing to share your destination. Pre conveniently lets you send your close friends and family a destination and bonus: it has emojis 🎉.

 

 

You can check out Pre on the iOS app store. Looks like the app is currently launched in Canada. Be sure to snap photos of your Chuck Taylor sightings using the app! #chuckspotting

Download the Pre App Here

 


Oct
2016

Converse Essentials

categories: Chuck Spotting, Fashion, Retail, Seasonal

The Converse Essentials line was announced earlier this year. We caught a glimpse of the shop opening in Berlin, Germany.

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The Essentials, a Fall 2016 collection bears some of the classics that have been a staple in Converse and American design/apparel. They claim that the essentials line “becomes even softer with each wear”. The collection, with the FRAGMENT label includes t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

 

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Personally, I am a big fan of the classics and the Essentials line so this is something that I will be splurging on! Looking forward to a warm and cozy holiday season with this new line.