Let’s get it right: Converse are truly old-school. Starting business back in 1908 and bringing out the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star in 1917, the Massachusetts-based titan has been developing, designing, and planting the roots of their heritage for more than 115 years.
Besides their legendary signature Chuck Taylor shoes, you’ll find the famous star logo on a huge range of sneakers and streetwear gear, with every piece an example of Converse’s unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and innovation. From performance to comfort and street style, the sporting tradition is plain to see in a whole selection of shoo-ins for your wardrobe. Operating under the Nike banner since their acquisition in 2018, Converse now has access to a whole stable of cutting-edge comfort technologies and has seen a resurgence that’s made it one of the most popular lifestyle brands in the world.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi
Step into classic style with the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi.
People have always said, if you don't respect Chucks then you're not a true sneaker fan. It's hard to argue with that. The design is timeless and they will forever be a pure classic.
In 1908 the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusettes became established and by 1910 Converse had a production line of 4000 shoes a day. In 1917 this became the main turning point for the company with the aim of enhancing the performance of the wearer. The All Star basketball was introduced, seen as the sport was only 25 years old.
In 1921, a basketball player in the name of Charles Chuck Taylor walked into Converse complaining of sore feet, so Converse gave him a job. He strenuously went on continuing with his work until shortly before his death in 1969. The Chucks soon became an icon of American sportswear and with such, a position it has maintained ever since with over 750 million pairs sold in 144 countries. Converse are worn by the likes of sports stars, rock stars, skaters and surfers.
The shoes make no apologies for what they are and always will be. They're a fashion statement like no other. In an industry where products continue to develop, Converse All Stars, in their simplicity have managed to remain cool throughout the years.
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star
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.
Features
Rubber sole
Additional Information
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