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1892 National Treasure High Top - Olive

Colchester Rubber Company

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Located a mere 50 miles from the YMCA where Dr. James Naismith developed the initial 13 rules of basketball, the Colchester Rubber Co. was one of the largest vulcanized rubber shoe manufacturers of its time, and its production of high-top basketball footwear predates that of any competitors' by a quarter of a century.

These shoes are faithful replicas of the first basketball sneakers invented in 1892 that were rediscovered in 2004 at an estate sale in Vista, Calif., with the same 5" high-top design, turkey feather sole pattern, and Colchester Rubber Co. crest that are the hallmarks of the originals.  Made from vulcanized rubber and canvas, the original sneakers were the first of their kind that protected feet while running, jumping, and pivoting on gymnasium floors. Updated for contemporary casual wear, the shoes have a built-in arch, cushioned insole, and metal eyelets.  

  • Authentic Victorian Era Color-Way
  • Featuring Original 1892 Turkey Feather Design Rubber Sole and ColchesterCrown Logo
  • Wear A Piece Of Vintage Sneaker History, Design Unchanged For The Past 124 Years

 

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