We're talking, of course, about the iconic Keds Champion sneakers. American culture is peppered with shoes that have stood the test of time, from Air Jordans to Converse All-Stars. Keds is one of ...

Not only were they lightweight and comfortable, unlike other shoes they enabled the wearer to move around without being heard. Because of this, they became known as 'sneakers', and in 1917 the Keds ...