The Chuck Taylor All Star is one of the most iconic sneakers ever created, born in 1917 and becoming the playing shoe of basketball player Chuck Taylor beginning in 1923. Used until the 1970s as a basketball shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is now one of the best-selling sneakers in the world. Vintage high top version celebrating the original model. Canvas upper. Rubber toe cap. Metal eyelets. Contrasting outsole.