Converse, as we know it, is a brand of American sports shoes company, which was founded in the early 20th century. Converse was acquired by Nike in 2003. 1908 Marquis Mills converse founded a company specializing in the production of sports shoes in Massachusetts, USA, and named it after converse. The first pair of basketball shoes in the world was made by converse. 19 17 the first pair of converse all-star shoes was born, and it became one of the most famous sports shoes in history with its excellent characteristics. Since its inception, All Star has become a well-known synonym for canvas shoes all over the world, known as the "Rolls Royce" in canvas shoes, and has become a symbol of American cultural spirit like McDonald's fast food, Coca-Cola drinks, Ford cars, Levi's jeans and other American brands with a long history. 19 17 a young basketball player named chuck Taylor joined the professional basketball league and chose converse all-star shoes. Chuck Taylor signed a contract with Converse to become a member of its business representative from 192 1, and started the legendary cooperation between converse and chuck Taylor, because he constantly recommended converse all-stars to basketball teams in universities and high schools. 1923, Chuck Taylor's signature was put on the ankle of sports shoes, which became one of the characteristics of the products, and Converse All-Star became synonymous with basketball shoes. 1936, Chuck Taylor's signature became a part of Converse's trademark, which was closely related to Converse, and introduced the concept that people wear sports shoes together on the playground. 1936 converse all-star shoes became the special shoes designated by American Olympic basketball team. Converse also participated in the production of 194 1 American munitions during World War II. With Converse's professional technology, we have produced a series of boots, hoods and foot protectors for special purposes. 1966, converse all-star first introduced colorful basketball shoes, breaking the single white strategy in the past 60 years. 1982 Converse was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and became a listed company. 1985 converse all-star shoes are popular in Japan and have created excellent results. 199 1 year converse became the designated shoes in NBA. 1996 converse all-star global sales exceeded 700 million pairs. In 2002, converse became one of the top three international sports brands in China. In 2004, Converse's sales network of sports shoes, casual shoes and clothing accessories has spread all over the world in more than 90 countries and regions, with more than 9,000 sporting goods stores and department store counters.