Who owns Converse?
Converse is owned by Nike (the United States, NYSE: NKE), which has owned the brand since 1 September 2003.[1] Converse was founded in 1908 in Massachusetts and was independent until 2003.
Key facts
- Current owner
- NIKE, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1908–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Beaverton, Oregon
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Massachusetts
- Founded
- 1908
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: NKE
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Converse
Converse was founded in 1908 and its All Star basketball shoe dates to 1917, endorsed from 1923 by Chuck Taylor, a player and salesman whose signature has been on the ankle patch ever since. It fell into bankruptcy in 2001, and Nike acquired it in 2003 for $305 million.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Converse?
The parent company of Converse is Nike, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Converse American?
Yes. Converse originated in the United States in 1908 and its owner, Nike, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Nike owned Converse?
Nike has owned Converse since 1 September 2003.
Who owned Converse before Nike?
Converse was an independent company from its founding in 1908 in Massachusetts until Nike acquired it in 2003.
Is Converse still owned by Nike?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Converse is still owned by Nike. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] NIKE, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-15 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 15 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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