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Rubber Soles
First patent for the rubber heel by Humphrey O'sullivan -
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Sneaker Timeline
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Converse is created.
Marquis M. Converse establishes the Converse brand. -
Keds
Keds were the first mass marketed athletic shoes. -
Converse All Star
Converse releases the first preformance basketball shoe, the Converse All Star. -
The Adidas Tennis Shoes
Adidas produces it's first tennis shoes. -
Puma Atom
Puma Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler is founder and the world is introduced to the Puma atom, PUMA's first football shoe worn by members of the West Germjan football team. -
BRS
Blue Ribbon Sports begins marketing and changes their name to Nike. -
Nike's new symbol
The Nike Swoosh trademark is purchased from a student for $35. -
One Star
Converse realese the Converse One Star shoe line. -
Air Jordan
Rookie sensation Michael Jordan signs With Nike and they release the first Air Jordans. -
Nike and Converse
Nike aquires long time shoe company Converse. -
Concords
The Concord 11's come out for the first time in 10 years
