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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit