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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.
Fashion trends in the 1940s and 1950s saw PF Flyers expand from gyms and ball fields to become fashionable active footwear; its main competitors were Converse and Keds. "Everything you do is more fun with PF" read one 1947 magazine ad. PF styles ranged from high- and low-top sport shoes to oxfords and moccasins "for work, relaxation and play".
All the shoes in this collaboration featured the red zip-tie that features the date, name of collaboration and 'zip-tie' in bold white letters. All the shoes in this collaboration had laces and the word "SHOELACES" was written in bold at the end of each shoelace. Every shoe came with multiple pairs of shoelaces and were different in colour.
The front gives you that classic look with a zipper fly and belt loops, while the back features a comfy, forgiving elastic waistband that makes them feel amazing to wear.
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