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Chuck Taylor (and Other Sneaker Names) Revealed

No, Adidas is not an acronym

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 9, 2009 2:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – Some sneaker names are obvious—Air Jordan, anyone? But Mental Floss uncovered the origins of some popular brand names that are a bit more mysterious:

  • Converse Chuck Taylor All Star: A former high school basketball star, Chuck Taylor joined the Converse team in 1921 and
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