Chuck Taylor All Star '70 OX

If you had to name 10 sneakers that have left a lasting and enduring mark on the trainer world, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star would definitely be in the top three. The shoe was developed in 1917 as a basketball shoe and was first worn on the court a year later by passionate basketball player and Converse employee Chuck Taylor. In 1923, the Converse All Stars received the round patch on the inside, which still features the player's name, and were renamed the Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse. Chucks were worn by legends such as Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain and James Dean and achieved cult status early on - and the rest is history.