The 'Shoe Laster' was invented by Jan Ernst Matzeliger
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The shoe laster is a machine that is used to attach the sole and body of the shoe together. This machine was invented by a shoemaker by the name of Jan Ernst Matzeliger. The shoe laster is still used by fine shoe craftsmen today.
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Keds is a brand of canvas shoe with rubber soles, introduced in 1916 by U.S. Rubber.
Chuck Taylor is credited as the inventor of the converse all-star shoe though it was created originally four years before he joined the company. Chuck Taylor did however improve the shoe greatly making it the shoe we love today. As a thank you, the Converse company decided to add TAylor's siggy to the ankle patch label surrounding the famous five-point star.
Converse sneakers were invented in 1917, while Vans sneakers were created in 1966. Therefore, Converse sneakers were invented before Vans.