REALLY RETRO KEDS HIGH TOP SNEAKERS

A few weeks ago, while checking around E-Bay, I found these really retro Keds High Top Sneakers. The price was reasonable and in my size, so I bought them. There was some spots on these sneakers, but overall, they were in very good condition, with no wear on the soles.

These sneakers date back to 1916 when the US Rubber company introduced the first mass produced rubber sole sneakers with canvas uppers. Converse developed a similar shoe in 1917, though in 1922 redesigned the shoe in 1922 for more flexibility, and these shoes then became known as the Chuck Taylor Converse All Stars, the shoe that is still around today.

While Keds were the sneaker of choice in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's, While a label of US Keds appeared on the heel tag and the tag inside each ankle for a while, no other changes were made to these sneakers. Also, during this time, PF Flyers were also big, coming out in 1933.

From AI Overview: Whether Keds or PF Flyers were better depends on individual preferences, but generally, PF Flyers were considered more supportive and comfortable due to their thicker canvas and patented "Posture Foundation" insole, Keds are favored due to their minimalist style and lighter weight. 

Converse was starting to make it big in the 1960's. In the mid to late 1960's, a pair of high top Converse cost $10.00, while a pair of these Keds sneakers cost about $5.00 to $6.00, so they were popular until the early 1970's, when Keds designed Pro Keds sneakers. The first Pro Keds sneaker developed was the Royal Plus, which was a suede upper with a padded collar. Pro Keds in the 1970's also gained traction in the hip hop community gaining traction with artists, musicians and dancers. Pro Keds are still in production today, but they are not as readily available as Converse. , which are still available today. And yes, I did have both low and high top Pro Keds sneakers and Converse Sneakers, and today in addition to the Keds sneakers shown above, I have a pair of low suede Pro Keds, and several pairs of Converse High Top Sneakers. 

Does anyone who visits this site either remember these sneakers, or having a pair of these sneakers. If so, please leave a comment. 

Strapped to the chair in a leather hood and straight jacket wearing the Retro Pro Keds High Tops and shorts.