The famous Converse Chuck Taylor All Star trainers as worn by the 1920s basketball legend. Uppers in 100% cotton canvas. Fabric lining & foam-backed fabric sock. Rubber-look sole, other materials. The Converse success story began on the basketball court! CONVERSE moved into the world of fashion thanks to the basketball player Chuck Taylor who one morning decided to wear his CONVERSE trainers for the entire season! This is what propelled CONVERSE into the Top 10 fashion must-haves! Nowadays who doesn’t have a pair of Converse?