The Converse shoe company was founded in February 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts by Marquis Mills Converse who was a manager at a footwear manufacturing firm. It has been owned by Nike Inc since 2003.

Converse is a well-known American shoe company which is known worldwide for its sneakers, skating shoes, lifestyle brand footwear, apparel, and accessories. It is also considered to be one of the most popular American shoe companies.

They are popular for the Converse All-Star basketball shoe which was the first in the athletic footwear industry, and by the early 1990s,they sold more than 500 million pairs, in more than 56 colors and styles, in more than 90 countries worldwide.

The company sells products under the Converse, Cons, Chuck Taylor All-Star, Jack Purcell, One Star, and Star Chevron trademarks. They usually collaborate on special edition product releases with brands such as John Varvatos. Converse shoes can be distinguished by some features, including the company’s star logo, the All Star’s rubber sole, smooth rounded toe, and wrap-around strip.

For additional information or checking their latest collections, visit their official webpage.