90% of people would answer: breathable or draining.

When canvas shoes were first invented, the original canvas was breathable and soft, and there was no need for breathability at all; After the appearance of colored paint on the canvas, the feet became more stuffy, and these two holes played a role in breathability.

So, neither of these holes originally existed for breathability or drainage.
So these two small holes, first invented by Converse,
What is it used for?

When it comes to the function of the small holes on both sides of canvas shoes, it can be traced back to the birth of the world's first true basketball shoe - the Converse Chuck Taylor Allstar, which was formerly known as the Allstar. But at that time, Allstar did not have the iconic two small holes.
Allstar's outstanding quality and design made the basketball world at that time almost a pair of people's feet.
But as a pair of basketball shoes, and in an era where shoe-making technology was not advanced enough, it could not fully fit everyone's feet. So, Converse designed two small holes on the inside of canvas shoes:


In order to tie the shoelaces and make the shoes fit better.
By threading the shoelaces through the two holes on the inside, the tightness of the shoe wrap around the back of the foot can be accurately adjusted, making the shoes more comfortable and comfortable for basketball players to run back and forth.



With the development of technology,


The manufacturing technology of professional basketball shoes is becoming increasingly advanced,


Although Converse has transitioned from professional basketball shoes,


Becoming a trendy classic that everyone pursues,


But these two small holes are still canvas shoes


An essential design element.