The best-ever gets a seasonal makeover with premium canvas in archival colour. CANVAS SEASON. By 1970, the Chuck Taylor All Star evolved into one of the best basketball sneakers, ever. The Chuck 70 celebrates that heritage by bringing together archival-inspired details with modern comfort updates. Ortholite insole cushioning and winged tongue stitching takes the comfort level up a notch. A glossy, egret midsole and signature star ankle patch brings out the shoe's iconic, vintage style. Updated in archival color on premium canvas. Product Details High-top shoe with premium canvas upper in seasonal color Winged tongue stitching helps lock it in place Vintage star ankle patch and license plate Archive-inspired, glossy egret midsole Ortholite insole cushioning Chuck 70 Origins By 1970, the Chuck had evolved to become the pinnacle of function and utility for sport and was considered the best basketball sneaker ever. The Chuck 70 is built off the original 1970's design, with premium materials and an extraordinary attention to detail. A shoe so rooted in tradition that it has its own instant history. That's the Chuck 70. It's not a shoe. It's the shoe.