Basketball-specific shoes developed by Converse in 1917; there is a high-cut tap called Hi or Hi-Top, and a low-cut type called OX (Oxford), which was launched in 1957. In foreign countries, besides ALL-STAR, it is sometimes called CHUCK TAYLOR (Chuck Taylor) and CHUCKS (Chucks). It was developed in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith of the YMCA as a basketball shoe designed as a winter training program. In the early days, there were many different models of the same design in different colors and soles, not just the “ALL STAR”. Later, professional basketball player Charles Hollis “Chuck” Taylor played and promoted the shoes to basketball players all over the U.S. In 1936 in Berlin All-STAR” was offered to all players when it was adopted as an official sport from the Olympics. From 1966, the color range was increased to 7 colors to accommodate team colors, and after the 70’s, when the basketball shoe’s role ended, it became a sneaker for the street. After the war, as American culture spread around the world, the sneaker became an icon of American culture along with Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Harley. Fashion celebrities such as Beyoncé and Rihanna, Hollywood celebrities, supermodels, and many more are using the sneaker all over the world. Nike acquired the Converse brand in 2003. The following year alone, the company sold 2 million pairs of All-Star shoes. It’s the world’s most beloved sneaker, and it’s the world’s best-selling sneaker, with more than a billion pairs sold. First and foremost, this is a permanent staple that you need to get your hands on.