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:FacebookPinterestPrintTwitterLinkedInTumblrEmailReddit