The name of the converse chuck taylor comes from a basketball player named Charles "Chuck" Taylor who joined a team sponsored by Converse at the time, and its name was "Converse All Stars". Shortly after, the All Stars became established on basketball courts and became the No1 choice for many professional players. Then, the Converse Chuck Taylor took a step further and became the classic athletic shoe for various activities and sports. Their use was so versatile that they were used by Olympic athletes... to American soldiers in World War II (during their training). Today, All Stars are even more popular, but not as a sports shoe - as one of the most stylish and timeless everyday shoes ever made.