The shoes you buy again and again. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low-top sneakers have been making history for over 100 years since they hit the market as the first official U.S. basketball shoe. But they're more than basketball shoes from the old days. They're your everyday shoes, weekend shoes, painting shoes, concert shoes, everything kind of shoes. Runs half-size large. Canvas upper is lightweight and durable. Low profile for ultimate flexibility. Medial eyelets enhance airflow. Reimagined All Star license plate.