News and information on Converse factory shops in major shopping districts throughout South
Converse is an American brand name that is well known all over the world.
The company specialises in footwear, focusing on sports and lifestyle brands, and has long been seen as a trendsetter in the realm of footwear fashion.
Over a hundred years old, Converse has seen and been instrumental in many innovations in the design and manufacturing of footwear products, earning the company a reputation for quality and an extremely recognisable product range that remains enduringly popular today, and has become a global retail force that attracts a wide variety of customers of all ages and backgrounds.
Company History
Converse was founded in 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts by Marquis Mills Converse, who had formerly been a manager at a local footwear manufacturing firm. His experience and industry knowledge enabled him to set his new company off to a very good start, quickly establishing a reputation for quality products that were both durable and fashionable.
The company’s initial focus was on the production of footwear for men, women, and children that incorporated winterised rubber soles (a technological innovation of the period).
