At issue was Vans' basic shoe - that over the years has become less pointy and, according to some, also had a drop in the quality of canvas used in manufacture. The ensuing discussion thread was lively to say the least, many skaters putting forward stories of shoes falling apart, others calling Vans wearers posers and that Converse sneakers were better. There you go, multinationals, profit-focus, falling standards.
However, before you take the moral high ground and lace up your Chuck Taylors it is important to note that Nike has owned Converse since 2003. Fruit and veges come shrink wrapped, stickered and uniformly sized with scant regard for how they taste Things used to be built to last, or in a way that meant they could be fixed up if they broke down. Nowadays, it's easier to replace than repair.
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