Chuck Hollis Taylor was more than a baller who revolutionized basketball shoes. He hit the road to promote sneakers back in the 1920s, doing demos across America. With his input, the Non-Skid was upgraded to his specs, keeping the iconic toe cap and adding the iconic ankle patch that’s endured for decades. A professional player, salesman, and marketer, Taylor’s road-tested spirit is embodied in the CTAS Pro.

The CTAS Pro proves you don’t need to reinvent the wheel, just add some grease. Still stitched by hand, we kept everything Chuck loved about the original signature shoe and refocused it for skateboarding. Building on the classic grip and style of the original, the CTAS Pro balances flexibility and cushioned board feel. We stitched in a heel counter for a lock-in fit and added elastic straps to secure the tongue. Rubber-backed suede in high-wear areas and the signature toecap add durability where you need it. Finished with contrast stitch details, rich Good Natured Green suede, and debossed branding, we’re glad we listened.

Rubber-backed, suede hi-top skateboarding shoe.
CX foam insole for impact cushioning.
Elastic gussets lock tongue in place.
Thermoplastic Heel Counter.
Poly cotton laces for added durability.
Iconic All Star detailing.