DAINTY BUT FIERCE The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty lends a slender look to the iconic sneaker with thinner foxing tape and a super-low profile. Benefits Canvas upper for lightweight, flexible comfort Rubber outsole for durable traction Medial eyelets enhance airflow Shown: Greyish Style: 532353F-010 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.