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2. Converse (brand) - Wikipedia

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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.

3. Chuck Taylor All-Stars - Wikipedia

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   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.

4. PF Flyers - Wikipedia

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   In 1991, LJO Inc. acquired the brand. Despite the split and selling of both companies, Converse kept the rights of the Jack Purcell line of shoes from the PF Flyers acquisition. Rebranded with the Converse name, Jack Purcell sneakers are still produced today. In 2001, New Balance purchased PF Flyers and re-launched the brand in 2003. [1]

5. Marlo Thomas, 86, Has Been Wearing These Affordable ... - AOL

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   Marlo Thomas just shared her go-to walking shoes. The actress “loves” the Keds Champion Canvas Sneaker for its “streamlined” look. “All the cool kids wear Converse, but I love my Keds ...

6. Channel Olivia Rodrigo and Grab These Comfy-Cute Converse ...

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   The canvas shoe features a sturdy rubber sole that can withstand so many activity levels. Plus, there’s no denying the effortless cool-girl appeal of wearing a pair of timeless chucks ...

7. Popular Brands Named After Real People - AOL

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   The incident gave him the idea of rubber soled shoes, to prevent one from slipping. A year later, Marquis founded Converse and began producing rubbed-soled footwear for men, women, and children.