Premium Men's Boat Shoes

Established in 1949 by Keds as an athletic footwear line primarily aimed at basketball, PRO-Keds has a storied history. The first PRO-Keds product, the classic Royal, was a canvas basketball shoe in high and low tops featuring a distinctive red and blue power stripe adjacent to the toe. Originally released as the "Royal Tread," it was worn and endorsed by the Minneapolis Lakers, the first NBA Champions who won five consecutive titles in PRO-Keds.

Over time, new styles were added across various sports categories, including baseball, football, tennis, and track and field. Materials utilizing exclusive shock-absorbent support and cushioning techniques were developed to keep pace with the rapid advancements in footwear technology. The Royal was the market leader in performance basketball through the '70s, gracing the feet of famous NBA stars such as Willis Reed, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and "Pistol" Pete Maravich.

By the Late '70s, PRO-Keds had become synonymous with some of the biggest personalities in basketball history and professional sports, while attaining cult status as the first real sneaker with style among New York City's early hip hop community. The '90s saw PRO-Keds flourish in Japan, where the tennis shoe, the Court King, was re-worked in vibrant toe cap colors, special materials, and limited edition prints. Many of these items are highly sought after by collectors.

Today, PRO-Keds has reissued the classic Royal Canvas, the Court King, and the historic Royal Master basketball shoe, stocked by leading shoe retailers across the world. The brand will progressively release authentic sports originals, continuing its legacy of innovation and style.

Regarding the product details, the current offering features a 100% Waxed Canvas upper, with a Rubber sole material. The canvas upper incorporates rawhide laces with a 360° Lacing System for a customized fit, and the relaxed, saltwashed twill uppers are combined with a handsewn moccasin construction. The non-marking, flexible rubber outsole incorporates molded Wave-Siping for enhanced traction, ensuring the ultimate no-slip performance.

The product is of Imported origin and can be machine washed. Customers can say hello and sail away with this much-loved boat-sneaker combo, continuing the brand's legacy of style and functionality.

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