Over the summer the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade made a big move and left Converse for Team Jordan.
There were some rumors about D Wade refusing to wear a version of his own signature shoe from Converse over the course of last season. Some called it “curious,” some called it a mystery, well people lets just call a spade, a spade. The shoe sucked.
Converse has not made a quality basketball shoe since the Chuck Taylor’s. You know it, I know it, the American people know it. The only difference is now D Wade knows it.
When Wade signed with Converse that was a huge win for them. They had a golden opportunity, rising star with a lot of potential, (similar to another 2 guard who got swooped up by Nike in 85’) then he went on and won a championship in 2006. Perfect.
Now, ...
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Just Done With It: Dwyane Wade Leaves Converse for Nike’s Cushier Confines
Posted: 8th September 2009 by Dave Morrison in NBAComments Off on Just Done With It: Dwyane Wade Leaves Converse for Nike’s Cushier Confines