# Vintage Freedom-Fighting Kicks The Converse All Star 50475 Recreates Converse's Own WWII Shoe By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-all-star-50475 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/05/09/converse-all-star-chuck-taylor-vintage-limited-edition/) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/#/products/Shoes/ChuckTaylor/1Q271) Patriotism and vintage fashion collide in the [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) All Star 50475. Converse has decided to dust off their [classic 1940s Chuck Taylor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1) which adorned the feet of America's bravest heroes as they made their way through basic training and prepared to fight for freedom in WWII. I had no idea that Converse participated in the war effort, but I am glad they did. Apart from giving our boys some solid shoes, they also gave future generations a kickass pair of vintage Chuck Taylors. The Converse All Star 50475 comes in an [all-black canvas colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2) with a brown toebox and sole. The shoe features the "50475" stamped on the inside paying homage to Converse's government contract number during the war. The Converse All Star 50475 is limited to 200 pairs and is on-sale now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patriotic Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to tap into the nostalgia and demand for vintage-inspired patriotic fashion. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Creation of exclusive and limited edition products to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Heritage Brand Revivals:** Reintroducing classic designs to celebrate a brand's history and appeal to nostalgic consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for vintage-inspired patriotic clothing and footwear. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for collectible brands to create limited edition products that cater to collectors. - **Heritage Brands:** Heritage brands can revive classic designs to attract nostalgic consumers and differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Canvas Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kung-fu-slipon.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md)