The Converse Rubber Shoe Company was started in 1908 by Marquis M. Converse, leading to the inevitable debut of the Chuck Taylor ® All Star ® in 1918 - at the time the world's first performance basketball shoe.

Since then Converse has become a leading footwear brand, having produced one of the most legendary shoes of all time - the Chuck Taylor ® All Star ®. The pioneering spirit has continued on with the development of iconic models throughout the decades, like the Pro Leather 76 and the Weapon 86 basketball shoes.