Scaled back in size for the next generation of original thinkers, rockers and artists, this Converse Chuck Taylor All Star remains true to the iconic original with classic details on a comfortable canvas upper. WHY YOU SHOULD BE DOWN Canvas upper for lightweight, flexible support Rubber outsole for durable traction Medial eyelets enhance ventilation CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR ORIGINS Created in 1917 as a non-skid basketball shoe, the All Star was originally promoted for its superior court performance by basketball mastermind Chuck Taylor. But over the decades, something incredible happened: The sneaker, with its timeless silhouette and unmistakable ankle patch, was organically adopted by rebels, artists, musicians, dreamers, thinkers and originals.