The Converse All Star Hi Canvas basketball-inspired little kids' shoes have a canvas upper and vulcanized rubber outsole. In 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts, M. Converse decided to set up his shoe company. In 1917, he presented the historic first sports shoe: the Converse All Star. Over the years, Converse expanded its production and has become a true icon in the fashion world. Keep up with Converse, and buy them for your kids in this new version, more colorful and more comfortable thanks to the elastic laces and ankle straps!