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Why Converse Have Holes On The Side
Have you ever noticed how Converse have these extra holes on the side? Well, some people actually use them to lace up their shoes, but that's not exactly the intended purpose.
Have you ever noticed how Converse have these extra holes on the side? Well, some people actually use them to lace up their shoes, but that's not exactly the intended purpose.
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Have you ever noticed how Converse have these extra holes on the side?

Well, some people actually use them to lace up their shoes,


but that's not exactly the intended purpose.

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You see, Converse originally created their shoes for athletes, and NBA players actually preferred them, partly because of how the shoes reduced sweat.
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And that's why Converse had these extra holes on the side. They make the shoe more breathable, providing ventilation.