Take a look back at the evolution of Converse shoes
1915-1925
In 1908, Marquis Mills Converse opened the Converse Rubber Shoe Co. in Malden. The company released the first of its signature canvas sneakers in 1917.
1940s
During
World War II, Converse made boots for Army pilots. The company also
crafted rubber suits, parkas, and other protective gear for the military.
Long before Nike Shox and
New Balance, there was the Converse Racer, a shoe made for running. As you can
see, they kept color and flourishes to a minimum in the 1940s.
Late 1940s
Converse designed sneakers for other
sports, including football. Here's a football shoe from the late 1940s.
1962
Converse introduced a low-cut version of its
high-top sneaker in 1962. The Oxford became a favorite on the basketball court
at the time.
1975
Converse
hit the slopes with ski boots, including this Aleutian pair from 1975.
2001
Loss
of
market share, combined with poor business decisions caused
. Converse to go
bankrupt on 22 January 2001. In
April 2001 Footwear Acquisitions, headed by Mardsen
Cason and Bill Simon, bought
the
brand from bankruptcy. Industry partners Jack Boys, Jim
Stroesser,
Lisa Kemp, and David Maddocks
add to take the lead of a
short immobilization a America'sOriginal
Sports Company, than was moved from
North America to Asia
2003
In 2003 Nike made an offer of $305 million. On
9th July 2003, the company accepted the offer made by Nike's rival.
In recent years, the company has
benefited from a revival of vintage apparel. Even after a century, the original
style of Converse's famous high-tops remains a hit.
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