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By John K. · Published Aug 10th, 2010
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If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Nike’s rise to top meant its competitors would fall to its knees, but instead, the brands still exist under Nike ownership. Now operating as subsidiaries of Nike, brands like Converse, Hurley, Starter, Bauer Hockey, and others still pump out their own products while maintaining its original identity. This promo sample pair of Converse Chuck Taylors from 2005 features all of the aforementioned brands stamped on the upper of the shoe, representing unity among the brands (although we know Nike is top dog). These samples are truly a rare piece and they’re priced quite generously considering the scarcity, so try your luck on this auction from lacedheat on eBay.
7 Responses to “Converse Chuck Taylor – Nike Parent Company Promo Sample”
August 10th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
hmmmmm…. just hmmmmm…
August 10th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Nice sample & I'll totally cop.
August 10th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Bauer Hockey is no longer under the Nike umbrella. It was sold off last year.
August 11th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Shaq?? its not a subsidary of nike
August 11th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Not anymore, cos Shaq signed with Li-Ning several years ago.
But Nike *did* buy the SHAQ brand as part of the deal to acquire Starter in 2004: http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellan…
August 11th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
oh crap u kno lol
August 11th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
To all of those that can't read, it says this is a 2005 promo sample. Meaning, everything that has happened in recent years would not apply to this shoe! How garbage was this idea anyways!!!