KICKZ - As Julius Erving's on-court choice, the Pro Leather Mid was the first shoe to ever lift off from the free throw line for a dunk during the 1976 Slam Dunk
![Julius "Dr. J" Erving Signed Pair of (2) Converse Weapon Basketball Shoes (JSA COA) | Pristine Auction Julius "Dr. J" Erving Signed Pair of (2) Converse Weapon Basketball Shoes (JSA COA) | Pristine Auction](https://images.pristineauction.com/58/589170/main_1483574331-Julius-Dr-J-Erving-Signed-Pair-of-2-Converse-Weapon-Basketball-Shoes-JSA-COA-PristineAuction.com.jpeg)
Julius "Dr. J" Erving Signed Pair of (2) Converse Weapon Basketball Shoes (JSA COA) | Pristine Auction
![Julius Dr J Erving on X: "The first shoe to play above the rim. The Pro Leather is back! @Converse https://t.co/1qyynw6HiW" / X Julius Dr J Erving on X: "The first shoe to play above the rim. The Pro Leather is back! @Converse https://t.co/1qyynw6HiW" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1187835553561096192/pu/img/nbqCtJJ7MmjHnHo9.jpg)
Julius Dr J Erving on X: "The first shoe to play above the rim. The Pro Leather is back! @Converse https://t.co/1qyynw6HiW" / X
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B/R Kicks: Julius Erving Talks Converse and the Current State of Sneakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![The Deffest®. A vintage and retro sneaker blog. — Hoop Stars: Converse Dr. J 1978 vintage sneaker ad The Deffest®. A vintage and retro sneaker blog. — Hoop Stars: Converse Dr. J 1978 vintage sneaker ad](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ab94f5e3c3a536987d16ce5/5bc67dd924a694b020e08ba1/6087560b98e9f978a10743d3/1666221916823/1Converse-Dr-J-1978-vintage-sneaker-ad-The-Deffest.jpg?format=1500w)
The Deffest®. A vintage and retro sneaker blog. — Hoop Stars: Converse Dr. J 1978 vintage sneaker ad
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B/R Kicks: Julius Erving Talks Converse and the Current State of Sneakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
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B/R Kicks: Julius Erving Talks Converse and the Current State of Sneakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving and inscribed to Doc Stanley | National Museum of African American History and Culture
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B/R Kicks: Julius Erving Talks Converse and the Current State of Sneakers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Una sneaker alta Converse, scarpa da tennis autografata e appartenente al dottor J, Julius Erving. Presso l'NBA Basketball Hall of Fame Museum. A Springfield, ma Foto stock - Alamy Una sneaker alta Converse, scarpa da tennis autografata e appartenente al dottor J, Julius Erving. Presso l'NBA Basketball Hall of Fame Museum. A Springfield, ma Foto stock - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/compit/2h70d72/una-sneaker-alta-converse-scarpa-da-tennis-autografata-e-appartenente-al-dottor-j-julius-erving-presso-l-nba-basketball-hall-of-fame-museum-a-springfield-ma-2h70d72.jpg)