In 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts, M. Converse decided to set up his shoe company. In 1917, he presented the historic first sports shoe: the Converse All Star. Over the years, Converse has expanded its production to become a true icon in the fashion world. Women's Converse W. All Star Ox Canvas basketball-inspired shoe. Canvas upper and vulcanised rubber outsole.This model features the black and white vltg pattern.