Converse

Converse was founded in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse in Malden, Massachusetts. What began as a rubber footwear company soon evolved—by the 1910s and 1920s—it introduced durable canvas sneakers built for basketball. With the arrival of Chuck Taylor as a brand ambassador, its “All Star” line went on to become one of the most iconic shoes in footwear history. Converse is less about chasing fleeting trends and more about celebrating self-expression, heritage, and youth culture. The brand thrives by being simple, recognisable and deeply embedded in music, art, skate, and street scenes.