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Chuck Taylor All-Stars
Canvas and rubber shoes (sneakers)
"Chucks" redirects here. For other uses, see Chuck.
A pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneakers | |
| Type | Sneakers |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Chuck Taylor Converse |
| Inception |
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| Manufacturer | Converse |
| Website | Converse.com |
Chuck Taylor All-Stars or Converse All Stars (also referred to as "Converse", "Chuck Taylors", "Chucks", "Cons", "All Stars", and "Chucky Ts") are sneakers manufactured by American fashion brand Converse (a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. since 2003). Initially developed as a basketball shoe in the early 20th century, its design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction. The shoe consists of a stitched upper portion, and a toe cap and outsole usually made of rubber. Although Chuck Taylors are made of various materials such as leather or suede, the original and most widely known version is made from cotton canvas. The innovative detail
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By: Mitali Rathore
Chuck Taylors can be found in almost every closet. This casual shoe has been a model of comfort and style for as long as we can remember. The classic Converse shoe has withstood the test of time. You probably own a pair of this enduring footwear icon, but are you familiar with its history and role in American culture?
Who is Chuck Taylor?
In 1917, Converse began manufacturing one of its first basketball shoes, known as the Non-Skid All Star. At the time, Charles “Chuck” Hollis Taylor was a semi-professional basketball player and the player-manager for the Converse All-Stars basketball team in the mid-1920s.
Taylor became a salesman for Converse in 1921 when a new All Star basketball shoe was being designed.
With his background in basketball, Taylor identified opportunities to improve the design for enhanced flexibility and support. The redesigned shoe included the now-iconic star-shaped logo on the patch, with Taylor’s signature on either side. Thus, Chuck Taylor All Stars were born.
Due to its agility and stability, All Stars became th
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Chuck Taylor: You May Know His Shoes, But Do You Know His Story?
At some point in every American’s life, we all end up buying a pair of Converse’s (now Nike’s) Chuck Taylor All-Stars. It’s a right of passage for everyone. For Hoosiers especially, what with our love of basketball and all, it’s almost a prerequisite for living in the great state of Indiana. However, many residents may not know that the famous Converse shoe was actually designedby and named after a Hoosier!
The classic Chuck Taylor All Star. Image in the public domain, courtesy: Hadley1978.
That’s right, Charles Hollis “Chuck” Taylor was born right here in Indiana, Brown County to be exact, on June 24, 1901. Taylor attended Columbus High School and excelled at basketball, making the varsity team in his sophomore year and played as a guard. After graduating in 1919, Taylor played for the semi-pro Columbus Commercials and two other semi-pro teams in Indianapolis in the early 1920s. He eventually moved on to play for the Akron Firestone Non-Skids and a fe
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