SPECIAL - WOULD YOU WEAR PRO KEDS SNEAKERS IN 2026?

SPECIAL - WOULD YOU WEAR PRO KEDS SNEAKERS IN 2026?

I definitely would wear Pro Keds in 2026. These sneakers are definitely part of the Original Hip Hop Culture going back into the mid 70’s

We want Pro Keds to come back.

Pro Keds bring them back.

Pro-Keds sneakers from the 1970s are iconic vintage items, highly sought after by collectors for their association with early basketball and hip-hop culture. While genuine vintage pairs are rare and primarily available from online resale markets, modern reissues of classic styles like the Pro-Keds Royal Hi and Royal Lo offer a contemporary option.

Notable 1970s Models and Characteristics
In the 1970s, Pro-Keds was a dominant force in professional basketball and became a symbol of New York street style.
Pro-Keds Royal: This was the original style, endorsed by NBA stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Willis Reed, and "Pistol" Pete Maravich. It was a popular canvas basketball shoe.

Pro-Keds 69er: Introduced in 1969, the demand for this model in Harlem and the Bronx was so high it earned the nickname "Uptowns". It was a low-top canvas kick that became a key part of early hip-hop culture.
Pro-Keds Royal Plus (aka "Suede Super"): Introduced in the early 1970s, this model featured a suede upper and a padded collar, available in both high and low top versions.
Aesthetics: 1970s models often featured a classic, simple design with the brand's signature red and blue power stripes on the side.