'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Indiana man behind them

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s