To make matters even more complicated for both Nike and Wal-Mart, currently Nike, Inc. owned Exeter Brands Group sells footwear to the retail giant with value priced brands including SHAQ.Exeter Brands was formed in 2004 to add value priced shoes to Nikes business portfolio named after the New Hampshire town where Blue Ribbon Sports first footwear manufacturing plant was opened in 1974.Nike has since closed this manufacturing plant and does not produce any footwear domestically. Exeter Brands does not currently offer any products to Wal Mart or any other retail channels that remotely resemble the converse all star ox.

While part of Converse All Star Canvas is that the toe cap and toe bumper are trademarks of the Chuck Taylor, it should be noted that it was not the first basketball sneaker in history to incorporate these elements into their design.Colchester Rubber Company created its first basketball sneaker, the Alpha, in 1892 almost two decades before the Converse Rubber Company manufactured the first editions of the Chuck Taylor.At the time of this article, Wal-Mart offers several models of shoes that are similar to the Converse All-Star under several brand names.One of their house brands models produced under the house label of Faded Glory populate on Converses when one searches for Conversein the search bar shown below.

Furthering their creative efforts through the new Made by Youcampaign, Converse All Star Hi Top has teamed up with Los Angeles-based retailer KicksLA for a pop-up shop in historic Larchmont Village. Featuring distinction and individualism as seen through Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers, each style tells its own unique story while honoring the timeless style. Open from March 10 May 31, 2015, the space will host an official launch on Saturday March 14, from 6-9PM. Attendees are invited to bring their own Chucks and have their portraits become a part of this global activation.Yesterday we announced a new global initiative from American footwear brand Converse by way of their Made by Youcampaign.

Serving as a new lifestyle driven platform that celebrates fans of the iconic converse trainers sale who wear their sneakers as a badge of creative self-expression, the camppaign expands today as many of the iconic artists involved showcase their individualized Chucks. The artist portraits will be featured alongside that of wearers all over the globe, including launch exhibitions in New York City, London, Beijing, and Mexico City. Give the artist portraits a look below and stay tuned for more from the Converse Made by Youcampaign.In celebration of self-expression and the creativity created through the timeless Chuck Taylor, Converse today unveils their global Made by Youcampaign.

For spring 2015, converse trainers uk searched the globe to collect beloved and distinctly personal Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers, each of which tells a story of transformation from blank canvas to self-portrait of their owner. Featuring artist like Damilola Odusote who has created the Made by Youinstallment the gallery space on Londons Shoreditch explores thousands of Polaroids of Chucks with the students of Central Saint Martins.Back in high top form, the Converse Chuck Taylor opts for a premium leather-based Floralstyle code. Primed with smooth black leather dressing its entire upper and laces, patent leather detailing adds some shine to the silhouettes monochromatic midsole.