Scaled back in size for little feet, the converse chuck taylor all star hoop and loop sneaker is fashionably functional. Helpful features like a heel loop and a hook and loop closure encourage your little ones independence. Details canvas upper is lightweight and durable. The timeless silhouette you know and love. Hook-and-loop closures for easy on and off elasticized tongue delivers a snug fit. Standard woven tongue logo. 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.