{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e8d2cfe76b08fc7583e30d/66ee41570888a4f3f09cee6e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Farm Boy to Footwear: The Rise of Marquis Converse","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Who the Hell is Chuck Taylor?</em>, host Corey Cambridge dives into the untold story of Marquis Mills Converse, the man who founded the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in 1908. We’ll explore Marquis’ humble beginnings in small-town New Hampshire, where his early ambition set him on a path to revolutionize the footwear industry. Learn how Marquis built his company from the ground up, initially crafting rugged work shoes, before making a bold pivot into the world of basketball—a move that would forever change the course of his business.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover how Converse took a risk by designing the first-ever basketball shoe—the iconic Converse All-Star—and why the company struggled to find its place in the competitive market.</p>","author_name":"Corey Cambridge"}