Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Discover the legendary style of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, available at JD Sports Australia. Here you’ll find both high- and low-top versions of the shoe in different sizes and colours, allowing you to choose your perfect match. Whether you’re an everyday fashion icon or a die-hard collector, these sneakers are must haves, so don’t miss out. Shop today!

The Legacy of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is one of the best-known sneakers created by the brand. When it made its first appearance in 1917, the collection (then known as ‘Non-Skids’) was crafted specifically for basketball players, featuring a durable canvas upper, a protective heel patch, and a grippy rubber sole with a diamond tread pattern. The high-top sneaker didn’t find a dedicated audience, however, until semi-professional basketball player Charles ‘Chuck’ Taylor entered the scene in 1921.

Taylor—acting as a salesman and coach for Converse’s basketball team, the All Stars—had many new ideas to make the shoe more flexible and supportive. These ideas were gradually implemented, and thanks to the promotional work done by Taylor, who travelled around America teaching kids to play basketball, the collection (which came to be known as the ‘Chuck Taylor All Star’) developed a trusted reputation. In recognition of his contributions, the brand included his name on the ‘All Star’ ankle patch.

Today, these sneakers come in various forms, including low tops and models that use different materials. These changes in design reflect the broadening demographics of people who wear Chuck Taylor All Stars; these trainers are common staples of the fashion scene, with men, women, and kids wearing them as part of their casual attire, embracing the retro aesthetic that has become increasingly popular with modern sneakerheads, from famous musicians to ordinary footwear fans.