Converse Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as "America's Original Sports Company"(tm) and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor(r) All Star(r) shoe, the Jack Purcell(r) shoe and the One Star(r) shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including premium lifestyle men's and women's footwear and apparel. Converse product is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries and over 40 company-owned retail locations in the U.S. For more information, visit Converse on the web at www.converse.com.