The Weapon’s return isn’t just about looking back; it’s about using our knowledge of the past as a key to unlocking the future. It’s about leveraging our heritage to create something new. It’s about perfecting the past and making it relevant for today.
About Converse
Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908 as a rubber company, the introduction of its first canvas basketball sneaker propelled a legacy as the original brand of youth culture around the world.
Today, Converse is a socially progressive and highly inventive footwear and apparel brand for and powered by All Stars, a global community of emerging creatives who champion progress in sport and culture.
The interpretation and adoption of its iconic sneakers, including the Chuck Taylor All Star, the Pro Leather, the One Star and Jack Purcell continue to enable expression in the basketball, skateboarding and creative communities while inspiring the new lines of its design.
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About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads sneaker and youth culture worldwide through a portfolio of brands including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, Footaction and Sidestep.
With approximately 3,000 retail outlets in 28 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile applications, the Company’s goal is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by encouraging a shared passion for self-expression and creating an unmatched experience in the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has corporate headquarters in New York.
