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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Basic information

Country
United States
Founded
1917

Overview

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is a canvas sneaker that Converse in the United States began offering in 1917 as the basketball shoe “All Star.” In the 1920s, it incorporated improvement suggestions from salesperson and player Chuck Taylor, whose signature was added to the ankle patch, establishing it as a classic. Featuring a rubber toe cap and vulcanized sole, it continues to be sold today in a variety of versions.

Parent brands

  • Converse 1908

    Chuck Taylor All Star is the original that served as the starting point for Converse and a classic lineup that the brand positions as its “first pair.” With a history rooted in basketball, it now supports self-expression and personal style through elements such as its enduring silhouette, rubber sole, and patch. While Chuck 70 is a derivative that updates this original with higher-quality details, All Star serves as the lineup’s baseline and is offered in a wide range of styles, from high-top and low-top to platform.

    The original classic icon at the brand’s starting point