- 100% Canvas
- Imported
- Rubber sole
- Shaft measures approximately 1.75" from arch
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The shoe that defines the term Ãclassic sneaker.Ã Our Champion canvas sneaker
was an instant American classic when it was first introduced (over 100 years
ago), and its iconic design, goes-with-everything style, and cushiony comfort
has made it a worldwide favorite today. In 1916, the Keds brand was introduced
by the U.S. Rubber Company as the first national athletic and lifestyle
footwear brand. At this time, the shoes were called sneakers, a term invented
in late 1916 because the rubber soles made the shoes quiet. Worn by Olympic
soccer players, scores of National and International tennis champions, and
many college athletes, Keds was coined the shoe of champions because of its
reputation as America's premier athletic brand. Not only was Keds a leading
athletic brand, it was also the brand of choice for leading style icons due to
its classic, stylish, and authentic characteristics.
