As the Rubber Shoe Company, Converse was established by Marquis Mills in 1908. The company started making everyday shoes in 1910 and switched to sports shoes in 1915, after initially concentrating on rubber-soled shoes. With Charles "Chuck" Taylor's involvement, Converse has had a tremendous impact, especially in the basketball industry, and has been a sneaker icon for basketball for 30 years. Converse's One Star and Cons models contributed to skateboarding culture and became a part of music and street culture in the 1980s and 1990s. As the shoe of choice for hip-hop and rock stars around the world,
Converse has been adopted by several subcultures, progressively growing its influence. The One Star was introduced in 1974 and has since become iconic, especially in the skateboarding community. Eren Perakende purchased the rights to distribute Converse in Türkiye and the CIS nations in 2015. With more than 20 locations, Converse still caters to its fans today.
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