Chuck Taylors

Classic basketball shoes

Chuck Taylors are canvas sneakers with rubber toe caps, named after the basketball player who popularized them.

Originally athletic shoes, they became iconic casual footwear associated with youth culture, musicians, and artists.

Also called Chucks or Converse All-Stars: She wore beat-up Chuck Taylors to the concert.

Related

low top · laces · lace up · rubber · rubber sole · basketball · retro · kicks · soles · punk · skate · skate park · vintage · old school · playground · gym · white · black

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Opposites
footwear formality

Chuck TaylorsOxford shoes

Formal lace-up footwear

wingtips · brogues · patent leather shoes · loafers · high heels

footwear price/luxury

Chuck TaylorsGucci loafers

High-end Italian slip-on shoes

designer heels · bespoke shoes

footwear construction and technology

Chuck Taylorsrunning shoes

Footwear for athletic movement

athletic trainers · cross-trainers · orthopedic shoes · hiking boots

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G