Which Nike subsidiary owns the Converse All Star sneaker brand?

Converse is the Nike subsidiary that owns the Converse All Star sneaker brand.

Nike acquired Converse in 2003 for approximately $305 million. Converse had been founded in 1908 and became especially famous for the Chuck Taylor All Star, a canvas basketball shoe that developed into a broad lifestyle and cultural icon.

The acquisition added a historic footwear label to Nike’s portfolio while allowing Converse to retain its own identity, product lines, and branding. Converse products are therefore associated with Nike as a corporate owner, but they do not usually carry Nike’s Swoosh on the outside.

The Converse All Star and the Nike Air Force 1 are sometimes grouped together because both are influential casual sneakers. They are distinct products from separate brands. Converse’s best-known name is the Chuck Taylor All Star, while Nike remains the parent company.