Keds Champion Originals Lace-Up

This is my beloved go to shoe since I was a little girl. And these classic tennis shoe used to be so well made and with pride. The canvas was super stiff, strong, tough and held up wash after wash. The inner and outer soles were also very supportive and substantial. They were an excellent value for the price. But I've been both mad and sad to see how much they've changed for the worse over the years due to corporate greed. Although they may look the same, they aren't. The Canvas material must now be GMO Cotton because it's very thin and weak. And starts puckering and separating from the rubber soles quickily. The inner sole has little to no arch support and the outer soles are super thin. This super, duper "Dream Foam" is propaganda for being so light and thin that I can feel almost every single pebble on the sidewalk or street. But they are the only shoe that goes with almost everything. I must start looking for and finding something else. Because these wear out so fast that I'm constantly needing to replace them several times a year instead of merely once a year like before. Shame on the current owners of this once great and iconic American brand. If corporations really cared about the environment, they'd make things ethically and to last as long as possible. Not for just a few months!

I’ve worn Keds for years, so I immediately noticed the change in the new insoles. The older pairs had that classic Keds feeling — snug, soft, cozy, and supportive in a simple way. The new insole feels plasticky, loose, and honestly out of place for this brand. It technically “fits” inside the shoe, but the quality just isn’t there. Keds isn’t Vans or Converse. The whole appeal of Keds has always been the comfort, the lightness, and that warm, broken‑in feel right out of the box. This new insole takes that away completely. It makes the shoe feel cheaper and less thoughtful, like comfort and customer experience were traded for cost‑cutting. Customers shouldn’t have to put up with a downgrade like this, especially from a brand known for its simplicity and comfort. I really hope Keds listens, because the older design was perfect — and the new one doesn’t live up to what made this brand special. The old style footed I would give 5 stars with the Blue and White Logo not solid blue

I buy this sneaker always. My favorite. It's simple clean looking. The fit is perfect .

This is my favorite shoes, but I want in a lighter pink!