Sneakers (1980-1989)Sneakers (Converse)Sneakers/Boots/Shoes Releases, Reviews, ArchiveConverse Energy Return System Tech 1988 In 1988 Converse introduced “Energy Return” which seems to have evolved into “Energy Wave”. Did Reebok have something to do with that? Maybe. Check out what the Energy Return system was about below. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit