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The Converse star may be instantly recognisable across the world today, but the
brand started out with humble origins as a manufacturer of basketball sneakers
over 100 years ago. Evolutions in technology and design saw the brand continue
to evolve, moving away from basketball to become a firm favourite among sports
legends, rock stars and celebrity figures.
Converse is today an essential style in every man and woman’s wardrobe, and the
Converse children’s collection at AllSole comprises varying designs of the brand’s
timeless All Star low-top and high-top styles for boys and girls.
Dating back to the end of the Second World War, Dr. Martens was born
out of the unlikely marriage of a German inventor and an English family from
Northamptonshire. A robust construction comprising soft leather uppers and
soles originally made from tyre rubber saw Dr. Martens’ boots rise to become
the worker’s boot. Dr. Martens was later inherited by English subculture groups
who transformed the brand to give it its iconic status as a symbol of rebellion
and revolution.
The Dr. Martens boot silhouette has remained unchanged for decades, and its
signature look is retained for the brand’s latest children’s collection. Originally
designed for comfort and durability by a German doctor, Dr. Martens’ leather
construction and air-cushioned sole makes them a perfect fit for children.