Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 10:02 am  |  53 responses

Contest: Win And Design A Pair Of Cons

Get creative with Converse’s Poorman and win.

by Chris O’Leary/@olearychris

It’s been a minute since we’ve given something away here, so let’s change that today.

The generous folks at Converse want to hook a SLAMonline reader up with a free pair of their Poorman sneakers. Next Wednesday, July 28, Converse will debut the Poorman Weapon at Converseone.com, allowing people to customize their shoe online, with the design-your-own feature.

You guys can all get the jump on everyone else by visiting this beta site and toying around with the customization options for the Poorman. Here’s some background on the Poormans:

- In the 1970s Converse introduced the modern basketball shoe to the world with the Pro Leather. The Pro Leather was worn by basketball greats like Julius Erving and later the Weapon came on the scene. Both were highly sought after.

- Back in the day when every kid wanted one of the leather pairs, Converse also used to issue simple canvas variations, which on playgrounds everywhere were dubbed “Poorman” versions.

- Today, Poorman versions of classic Converse basketball silhouettes are elevated to new heights with hybrids of the classics that include fresh materials and details that make what is an everyman shoe special.

So we’re gonna set someone up with a pair of Poorman Weapons. In light of the concept of the Poorman, tell us which famous basketball player you’re the Poorman version of and why. Keep the answers somewhat brief (a couple hundred words or so) and I’ll close the comments Friday night at midnight ET. We’ll announce a winner next week. Good luck, everybody!

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  • http://myspace.com/chrisbarrio79 C Money

    I am the poor mans Chris Mullen. I’m “white” I am not the tallest or the quickest/fastest or most athletic but i get it done. I want the ball in my hands in crucial spots or at the end of the game cause I want to make the best available play for my team. Be it i take the last shot or penetrate to the hole and dish out to a open man on the perimeter or find a big off the side on the block. I am the poor mans Chris Mullen cause I played ball and was always one of the best on my team as well as the “spot.” Mullen went to St Johns University I went to St Johns prep. Both in Queens NYC.I am the poor mans Chris Mullen because like him I cant lift and dunk on my man but I can shoot with and over the best of them and can create my own shot. I am the poor mans Chris Mullen cause I had spikey hair (more Brian Bosworth type) and my eyes were always chinky (due to playing while on that “P O T” which is close to Chris Mullen being a alcoholic)I am the poor mans Chris Mullen cause my name is also Chris and my first organized CYO basketball team sported the Yellow and Blue like the Warriors.
    Run TMC sounds like Run DMC and they are also from QUEENS NYC where I was born raised and still reside! And I am the poor mans Chris Mullen cause the poor mans Jordan (Abdul Fox/Rhode Island) called me “Chris Mullen” (well that or Mark Price)And last but not least I am the poor mans Chris Mullen cause I am poor.

  • Mike

    I am the poorman’s version of Kevin Durant. I’m tall, skinny, lengthy, athletic, and a pure scorer. Like KD I’m a silent assassin, killin’ them softly at the 3 or 4 position. Using my length and athleticism to my advantage, I’m a match up nightmare for anyone who guards me. Put a small guy on me and I’ll shoot over you. Put a taller guy on me and I’ll blow by and dunk on you. Not the best defender, but when its time, I step up to the challenge. Most of all I just wanna ball. No drama or BS, I let my game do the talkin’.

  • Marcos

    I’m a poor mans Bruce Bowen. I play great defense and I’m usually in the corner shooting a three. I usually end up taking the opposing teams best player. I’m also pretty good at drawing fouls. Only difference between us is that I don’t play dirty.

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