Converse

Sometime in 1908, Marquis Mills Converse decided to begin a rubber shoe firm, bypassing a rubber trust that prevented most firms from doing business directly with their retailers. Early catalogs bragged about how many trucks left the Converse factory in Malden, Massachusetts, providing product directly to stores in Boston. Mr. Converse's idea worked. But more importantly, it survived. By designing your own shoe at Converse One, you are the ultimate designer; you create the best pair. Start by picking a pair of shoes that you can customize, then proceed to make them your own.