The Chuck Taylor All Star Classic celebrates the iconic high top silhouette with a comfortable canvas upper and presented in classic colours. All finished off with the unmistakable ankle patch. Canvas upper for lightweight, flexible comfort Vulcanized rubber sole for durability Medial eyelets enhance airflow 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.