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Converse (/ ˈ k ɒ n v ər s /) is an American lifestyle brand that markets, distributes, and licenses footwear, apparel, and accessories.Founded by Marquis Mills Converse in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts, it has been acquired by several companies before becoming a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. in 2003.
By the 1950s, Chuck Taylor All Stars had become a standard among high school, collegiate, and professional basketball players. [10]In the 1960s, Converse had captured about 70 to 80 percent of the basketball shoe market, with Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars being worn by ninety percent of professional and college basketball players.
Apparel, clothing, and shoes. Parent. Kassia Designs, LLC. Website. www.pfflyers.com. A pair of PF Flyer "All American" high tops. PF Flyers is an American brand of lifestyle shoes owned by Kassia Designs, LLC. Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich, [1] it is one of the original American sneaker brands.
EQT Elevation – worn by Kobe Bryant (1996) EQT Top Ten – worn by Kobe Bryant (1996) K8B (Kobe Bryant signature shoe) (1997) Real Deal – worn by Antonie Walker (1997) KB82 – worn by Kobe Bryant (1998) Bromium – worn by Chris Webber (1999) KB8 III – worn by Kobe Bryant (1999) TMAC – worn by Tracy McGrady (2002) TMAC 2 – worn by ...
It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022. [ 6 ][ 7 ] The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as "Blue Ribbon Sports", by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
Early life and education. Charles H. "Chuck" Taylor was born in rural Brown County, Indiana, on June 24, 1901. [1] Taylor, a graduate of Columbus High School in Columbus, Indiana, in 1919, played guard position on the school's basketball team. He became captain of the varsity team while a high school sophomore, and was also a two-time all-state ...
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