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1908- The Converse
Marquis Mills Converse founded the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts. The first shoe designed to play basketball in -
1913- Wilson Sporting Goods
Starting off as Ashland Manufacturing, later turned into Wilsons sporting goods in Chicago. They ended up getting involved in making many athletic equipment and shoes. -
1924 - Adidas
The company was founded by Adolf "Adi" Dassler who made sports shoes in his mother's laundry room in Germany. After a few years they newly became the household shoe that every had to have. Being the new shoe for basketball and even had jumpsuits and things to with it as well. -
1958 - Reebok
In 1958 Reebok hit the streets, attacking all sports with footwear and fashion. Became worn in the NBA and was the new highlight shoe. Founded by Joseph Foster -
1964
Founded by Bill and Phil in 1964. Eventually they would change their company to Nike in 1971, with the famous Just Do It slogan.