Converse

Founded in 1908, Marquis Mills Converse established the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts. The 1940s to the 1960s were Converse's golden age, during which time the Converse shoe rose to become the most widely worn sneaker for all sports. During this period, Converse released the iconic black-and-white high top Chuck Taylor All Star in 1949 and the low-top Oxford Chuck in 1957.