Converse is a famous sports shoe brand founded in 1908, with the predecessor being an American shoe company specializing in the production of shoes with rubber materials. Experiencing many ups and downs, in 2003, Converse became a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. Besides sports shoes, Converse also designs other fashion products such as T-shirts, watches, bags,... The father of the Converse shoe brand is Marquis Mills Converse (1861-1931), he founded the company and was headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, USA. In 1915 the company began manufacturing sports shoes, quickly asserting its name and receiving a warm reception.