It was in 1908 that the Converse Rubber Corporation opened for business. It is the Converse All Star “Chuck Taylor”! What is the oldest, most popular, and all time best selling basketball shoe of all time? (As a matter of fact, 60% of all Americans own or have owned at least one pair of these sneakers!) It is not the expensive Air Jordans that the Nike Corporation produces! Nor is it made by Fila, Reebok, New Balance, or adidas. One of the original All Star basketball shoes.