First converse shoe
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Charles H. "Chuck" Taylor
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Chuck Taylor All-Stars
Canvas and rubber shoes (sneakers)
"Chucks" redirects here. For other uses, see Chuck.
A pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneakers | |
| Type | Sneakers |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Chuck Taylor Converse |
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| Manufacturer | Converse |
| Website | Converse.com |
Chuck Taylor All-Stars or Converse All Stars (also referred to as "Converse", "Chuck Taylors", "Chucks", "Cons", "All Stars", and "Chucky Ts") are sneakers manufactured by American fashion brand Converse (a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. since 2003). Initially developed as a basketball shoe in the early 20th century, its design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction. The shoe consists of a stitched upper portion, and a toe cap and outsole usually made of rubber. Although Chuck Taylors are made of various materials such as leather or suede, the original and most widely known version is made from cotton canvas. The innovative detail
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Chuck Taylor (salesman)
American basketball player and sport shoe salesman (1901–1969)
Charles Hollis Taylor (June 24, 1901 – June 23, 1969) was an American basketball player and basketball shoe salesman/marketer who was associated with Chuck Taylor All-Stars, which he helped to improve and promote.
Early life and education
Charles H. "Chuck" Taylor was born in rural Brown County, Indiana, on June 24, 1901.[1] Taylor, a graduate of Columbus High School in Columbus, Indiana, in 1919, played guard position on the school's basketball team. He became captain of the varsity team while a high school sophomore, and was also a two-time all-state team selection.[2][3][4]
Career
Taylor began his career as a semi-professional basketball player in 1919 and as the player-manager for the Converse All-Stars basketball team in the mid-1920s, but he became widely known as a salesman and promoter of Converse All Star basketball shoes. Taylor traveled the country providing local basketball clinics, making special appearances, and mee
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