Converse /ˈkɒnvərs/ is an American shoe company with a production output that primarily consists of Apparel, sportswear and lifestyle brand footwear. Converse is known as one of America's most iconic footwear companies. The company was founded in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse and has been a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. since 2003. The Company was one of the only few producers of athletic shoes and for a period running roughly from 1920 to 1980 the company dominated the American shoe market. Converse shoes are distinguished by a number of features, including; the company's star insignia, the All Star's rubber sole, smooth rounded top, and wrap-around strip that have become extremely distinguishable internationally. Converse manufactures its products under the Cons, Chuck Taylor All Star, John Varvatos andJack Purcell trade names. In addition to apparel and footwear, the company sells other items globally through retailers in over 160 countries and through approximately 75 company-owned retail stores across the U.S. The Company employed around 2,658 people in the United States as of 2015.
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