The Creation of Converse By Paigey30 Aug 13, 1908 The start of the company Converse Rubber Shoe Company was started by Marquis Mills Converse. Period: Aug 13, 1908 to Mar 21, 2003 Converse Sep 29, 1917 First Made Converse were first made Jun 13, 1920 Chuck Taylor became the spokesman for converse Dec 28, 1923 Chuck made the ankle patch for protection. Feb 13, 1930 Cuck Taylors name was put on the ankle patch May 15, 1941 Converse changed their design to army boots during the war Nov 24, 1957 The new oxford cut was formed Apr 3, 2000 Converse filed bankrupcy twice Apr 21, 2003 Nike bought converse for $305 million
