Converse - EVERYDAY ICON. Since 1917, the Chuck Taylor All Star High Top shoe has been an icon of everyday cool. You already know the details that canvas upper, the diamond outsole, and of course the Chuck Taylor ankle patch. Ortho ∙Lite insole keeps it comfortable. Never complicated. Always authentic. Features And Benefits High-top sneaker with canvas upper Iconic silhouette Branded star ankle patch Ortho ∙Lite insole for comfort Diamond outsole tread ∙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.