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Vintage Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Blue Tab (Worn condition, IOB, insert)

$ 184.79

Availability: 76 in stock
  • Color: White
  • Style: Athletic
  • Decade: 1960s
  • Condition: Good vintage condition; quite worn, moderate discoloration throughout. General signs of wear/age are present and visible. Original box, insert, and paper all all in excellent shape.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Material: Canvas
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: Converse
  • US Shoe Size (Men's): 9
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    General discoloration from age/wear, residual dirt and markings, a couple physical flaws - see photos or keep reading.
    Small rust-colored spots across both shoes, not an incredibly glaring issue - but certainly visible.
    Mostly untouched and left in vintage condition - general wear and cosmetic imperfections are visible as a result.
    I didn't get the chance to clean up the outer-soles before listing, but I'll try to get the loose dirt removed before shipping.
    Most of the original stitching is intact; there's a couple snags and loose ends, some minor spots of wear on the threads, etc. (see photos)
    There is a small tear in the heel-lining on the right shoe (inside, as pictured) though, I'm sure it could be repaired/removed since they used two layers of canvas in the heel at that time.
    Some rough edges along the bottom of the midsole and a couple chips missing in the rubber on both shoes. Midsoles have some general scuffs/wear
    Converse tabs on the heels have some wear on the lettering. It's still mostly legible, but there is wear. (see photos, close up of the tab with more wear)
    Midsole on the right shoe appears to sit lower than the left, which is a factory defect and no indication of inconsistent wear.
    A portion of the rear midsole on the right shoe has a small blemish along the top that appears to be a heat-blister in the rubber, though it could only be wear.
    Markings/discoloration on the toe-caps
    Laces are quite discolored (as is the canvas around them and the tabs). I believe that both laces have been cut, but the remnants/ends are in the box.
    No odors, undisclosed stains, or signifigant damage that hasn't been noted already  - they're mostly just in need of cleaning.
    Print on the insoles is legible. There's some minimal wear on the insides and a spot where the heel-liner stitching is beginning to pull away.
    Glue marks around much of the rubber portions, as they were a bit sloppy when they made these originally.
    Label on the inner-tongue is legible. Print on the insoles is legible and clean as well.
    There is an expected level of discoloration, marks, scuffs, etc. They're around 60 years old; that'll happen to anything.
    The box, insert, and packaging is in excellent condition
    Since they're vintage, I can make no guarantees about the structural integrity of the rubber on these -- I assume no liability after they've been worn.
    More photos are available for serious buyers, please judge the included ones for a better sense of their condition
    My pricing is based on third-party valuation and sold listings of comparable condition
    Please refrain from sending me messages that don't pertain to your interest in purchasing these. I don't have the time or care to stroll down memory lane.
    This is one pair of a couple dozen vintage Converse that I'll be listing. I would be open to considering a bulk-lot sale for businesses or collectors once I get them all listed. Follow my shop for further updates.