Chuck Taylor's were first produced in 1917 as the "All-Star", Converse's attempt to capture the basketball shoe market. Now you can't go anywhere without your pair of Chucks. True American Classic. Converse runs primarily in Men's sizes. Women's sizes are 2 sizes up. For Example a Men's size 5 is a Women's size 7. Converse sizes are also known to run a 1/2 size big.