Chuck Taylor All Star II Open Knit

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is a well-known silhouette and who would’ve thought that these shoes will remain this powerful throughout the years. It certainly defined generations. It has not only been a staple in the world of sports and fashion but has also been adopted as a symbol of rebellion, self-expression, and counterculture. From punk rockers to skaters, artists to fashion lovers, the Chuck Taylor All Star has been embraced by individuals who seek to make a statement and challenge traditional norms. Its timeless design and ability to transcend generations, as previously mentioned. They allow you to express your style and personality. When it comes to the construction, they are just simple canvas shoes with rubber soles and a reinforced toe. These shoes were worn by almost all professional basketball players in their glory days. That's why they got the name All Star and the star symbol on the ankle or heel. And the iconic heel patch was originally created as a heel protection for basketball players, although over the years it has become a signature sign of the famous silhouette.

In the vast landscape of fashion and footwear, few brands have left an extraordinary mark on both pop culture and everyday style as Converse. Synonymous with timeless design, self-expression, and a spirit of rebellion, Converse has transcended its origins as a basketball shoe to become an iconic symbol of individuality and creativity. Converse's journey began in 1908 when Marquis Mills Converse founded the Converse Rubber Shoe Company. The brand initially focused on producing rubber-soled shoes for sports, with a particular emphasis on basketball. In 1917, the Chuck Taylor All Star made its debut. Named after basketball player Charles "Chuck" Taylor, who played a pivotal role in popularising the shoe, the Chuck Taylor All Star quickly became a staple on and off the basketball court. With its canvas upper, rubber toe cap, and vulcanised rubber sole, it was a functional yet stylish choice. Exciting fact is that the basic design hasn't changed since 1917. Over the years the brand has collaborated with musicians such as Black Sabbath, Pink FLoyd, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix and many more. They even introduced special editions dedicated to Ramones and Kurt Cobain. In recent years they launched hyped up silhouettes, one of them being the Converse x Ader Error sought-after pair of regular sneakers with an artistic touch.