Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi

Black

Not many modern shoes can boast over a century of history, but the Chuck Taylor All Star, formerly the “Non-Skid”, is one of the few. The Converse Rubber Shoe Company’s first foray into the basketball world, the original “Non-Skid” or “All Star” shoe released in 1917, leveraging their rubber expertise for a fantastically grippy outsole that was perfect for the court. It was popular and effective, but what of the name Chuck Taylor? A few years later, in 1922, Converse hired young semi-pro Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor as a coach and salesman. This was a man with a true passion for basketball, touring college courts up and down the US to champion the college sport scene, coaching other coaches, and repping the All Star shoe. Chuck would quickly become the face of the brand, famously accelerating the rise of the sport nationwide and embedding the All Star in the consciousness of every budding b-baller.

The now ubiquitous Chuck Taylor All Star has had quite the journey in its 100-plus years. From the feet of court champions to the Olympics and US Army athletic training, the All Star now sits squarely in the streetwear repertoires of fashionistas the world over, with its familiar lines and signature badges speaking to one of the deepest histories in the business. Whether you’re sporting the iconic high-top, a sleek low-top, or one of their Lift Platform or Lugged variations, that lengthy street heritage travels with you.