Type	Subsidiary of Nike
Founded	1908 in Malden, Massachusetts
Headquarters	North Andover, Massachusettssmall words
Key people	, Founder
Industry	sporting goods
Products	hoesdj shoes shoes, apparel

Converse is an American shoe company which has been making shoes since the early 20th century. As of 2007, Converse also produces a wide range of occupational safety shoes that resemble their regular athletic shoes, which include the popular 'Chuck Taylors.'