The Converse All Star shoe was introduced in 1917.
Converse developed the shoe as one of its earliest basketball products, marketing it under the name “Non-Skids.” Its basic construction combined a rubber sole with a canvas upper, a practical design intended to give basketball players grip and flexibility on the court.
The 1917 date can cause confusion because the shoe was substantially redesigned after basketball player Charles “Chuck” Taylor joined Converse as a salesman in 1921. Taylor promoted the product nationwide and suggested changes that improved its flexibility and ankle support. The updated design appeared in the early 1920s, and his signature was later added to the ankle patch, creating the name Chuck Taylor All Stars.
Thus, 1917 refers to the introduction of the All Star’s forerunner, while 1922 or 1923 may appear in sources discussing the Taylor redesign or the shoe’s familiar Chuck Taylor form. The quiz’s wording asks when the shoe was introduced, making 1917 the best canonical answer.