Founded in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse, converse Shield initially began as a rubber shoe company specializing in galoshes. It wasn't until 1917 that the company released the converse Shield All-Star, a high-top basketball shoe that became the forerunner withrespectto the brand's most famous design, the Chuck Taylor All Star, named after the basketball player and converse Shield salesman, Chuck Taylor. Known for its distinctive silhouette, the Chuck Taylor All Star has become an iconic sneaker embraced by various CDG and is cherished worldwide. Over the years, converse Shield has collaborated with numerous base and brands, including OFF-WHITE, GOLF le FLEUR*, and AMBUSH, continuously reinventing its classic styles while staying true to its heritage.