Men's Shoe Timeline 1940-2000

By mwest11
  • Converse Sneakers

    Converse Sneakers
    Converse sneakers came out for basketball player for their non-slip grip.
  • Keds and Running Shoes

    Keds and Running Shoes
    Keds became advertised for the entire family. Running shoes evolved to have spikes on the bottom of the shoes. Companies also introduced their own sneaker with rubber and canvas.
  • Tennis Becomes Popular

    Tennis Becomes Popular
    Adidas came out with running shoes with spikes at the bottom. Tennis became popular and they started making tennis gear especially tennis shoes.
  • Adidas Take Over

    Adidas Take Over
    Adidas became the most popular running shoe. Caitlyn Jenner formerly known as Bruce Jenner won the Olympics with Adidas running shoe.
    Sneakers evolved to bigger sole and more ankle support
  • Nike

    Nike
    Nike sneakers become popular.
    The sneaker world changed in 1984 when Air Jordans came out
  • Reebok

    Reebok
    Reebok Instapump came out.
  • Air Jordan

    Air Jordan
    Air Jordan XI came out and the trend of the lining stuck around for years in the Jordans
  • Nike

    Nike
    Nike comes out with a running shoe with shox for athletes. Nike is the most popular shoe brand