Keds Women's Kate Stain Resistant Sneaker

Combining a comfortable fit with a straightforward, laid-back style, the Kate sneaker complements almost any casual pant, from jeans to slacks. The shoe is outfitted with a LifeProof stain-resistant coating that keeps your shoe clean even after stepping in a puddle, along with a twill lace upper and a padded collar that provide enhanced fit and comfort. The Kate's MicroStretch technology, meanwhile, gives the shoe extra cushioning for all-day comfort. In 1916, the Keds brand was introduced by the U.S. Rubber Company as the first national athletic and lifestyle footwear brand. At this time, the shoes were called sneakers, a term invented in late 1916 because the rubber soles made the shoes quiet. Worn by Olympic soccer players, scores of National and International tennis champions, and many college athletes, Keds was coined the shoe of champions because of its reputation as America's premier athletic brand. Not only was Keds a leading athletic brand, it was also the brand of choice for leading style icons due to its classic, stylish, and authentic characteristics.