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London, UK. 17 May 2021. "Converse Weapon", 1986, one of the first shoes designed by Converse Biomechanics Lab in response to Adidas and Nike. Worn and endorsed by LA Lakers' Magic Johnson.
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Footwear Biomechanic on Twitter: "In conjunction with the 16th ISB Footwear Biomechanics Technical Group meeting in Japan, Nike will offer the Nike Award for Athletic Footwear Research for the 9th time. Click
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