HD comes down to earth in the Chuck Taylor All Star Leather HD Fusion High Top. A bright lining and lace keepers contrast with the shoe's neutral leather upper, creating a scroll-stopping color contrast that stays grounded in the here and now. The natural color palette is complemented by a clean, mono-white midsole. With classic Chuck Taylor All Star design elements, like a rubber toe cap and diamond pattern toe bumper. Future forward. Details High-top shoe with leather upper and star ankle patch Bright, optimistic-colored lining and lace keepers pop from the neutral upper Mono-white midsole elevates the style Iconic design elements like a rubber toe cap and diamond pattern toe bumper OrthoLite sockliner helps keep it comfortable Chuck Taylor All Star Origins Created in 1917 as a non-skid basketball shoe, the All Star was originally promoted for its superior court performance by basketball mastermind Chuck Taylor. But over the decades, something incredible happened: The sneaker, with its timeless silhouette and unmistakable ankle patch, was organically adopted by rebels, artists, musicians, dreamers, thinkers and originals..