Converse
Converse was founded in 1908 in Boston, Massachusetts, and is best known for its high-top canvas shoes. When World War II broke out, the company had no choice but to stop producing entirely. During that time, the company specialized in military footwear. It returned after the war was over and kept some of its characteristics in its products.
Converse
After declaring bankruptcy in 2001, Converse’s fortunes changed dramatically. The company was purchased by Nike in 2003 in order to keep it afloat. It began to be made in other countries as well, thanks to a parent company that owns a large number of plants in China. Currently, shoes are made in India, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, among other places.
Nike
Nike has a large number of manufacturing facilities outside of the United States, as previously stated. In fact, one out of every five pairs of shoes is thought to be manufactured in China! The athleticwear company’s contracts with 180 manufacturers in the country where it operates employ more than 210,000 people. In terms of output, this makes the country the second-largest Nike producer in the world, trailing only Vietnam.
Nike
Other countries where the company outsources manufacturing include Brazil, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. For quite some time, Nike has been attempting to reduce its manufacturing operations in China. In 2012, one out of every three partnerships in that country was formed, but by 2015, that number had dropped to one out of every five. Nike, on the other hand, has never explained why this decision was made.
