Keds is a brand of canvas shoe with rubber soles, introduced in 1916 by U.S. Rubber.
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Converse came out in 1908 and Keds came out in 1916.
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Converse came out in 1908 and Keds came out in 1916.
Converse Chuck Taylor shoes have been around since 1917 and are still around to this day. The shoe is considered a classic by shoe enthusiasts. Keds have been around even longer. They debuted in 1916. You can still find Keds shoes today. Vans, which started making shoes for surfers in 1966 continues to grow in popularity.
There are several places where you can purchase Keds shoes. You can purchase Keds shoes at:http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/category?catId=cat610203&trail=1002%3Acat610275&subCatName=New+Arrivals.
Yes, people wore sneakers / tennis shoes in the 1930s. In the USA, the two major sneakers manufacturers were Keds and Converse. Keds, as a brand, started in 1916 and became part of the mass-market in 1917 by the U.S. Rubber Company. Today the Stride Rite owns the brand. Typically, Keds were for casual non-athletic activities, while Converse were athletic. NOTE: This division lasted for several decades but started to "come apart" in the 1960 and came completely apart with the introduction of other companies, such as Adidas, Puma, and Nike.
Keds sneakers and shoes for kids can be found at a number of places. One can go to a retail store or buy sneakers and shoes for kids online from Keds, Shoe Me, Soft Mac, or Amazon.
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