Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality pair of genuine vintage late-1960s to early-1970s Keds canvas low-top sneakers. Manufactured in the USA by Uniroyal / U.S. Rubber, these shoes are in pristine, true Deadstock (New Old Stock) condition. They have never been worn, walked in, or laced down.
Perfect for vintage Americana collectors, denim enthusiasts, or period-correct wardrobe stylists, this pair features all the classic mid-century details that are impossible to find today.
Key Vintage Features:
• Immaculate Condition: Unworn condition with crisp interior graphics, sharp rubber outsoles, and clean white canvas uppers.
• Iconic Details: Features the classic vertically ribbed rubber toe cap and prominent dual red-and-blue foxing stripes along the sole edge.
• Authentic Branding: The interior footbed features the beautifully preserved yellow-and-black striped graphic reading "Cushioned Insole / Shock-Proof Arch Cushion". The original blue "Made in U.S.A." crescent stamp is clearly visible on the heel bed.
• Factory Inspection Stamp: Original black factory batch code "CLM" is still perfectly intact on the inner ankle lining, confirming zero wear-and-tear friction.
Exact Measurements (Please compare to your own footwear):
• Outsole Length: 11 inches (approx. 28 cm)
• Outsole Width (widest part of toe box): 3.5 inches
• Sizing Note: Fits approximately like a modern Men's 7.5 to 8, or a Women's 9 to 9.5. Please rely on the tape measurements provided for an accurate fit.
Condition Details:
True vintage New Old Stock. The rubber remains highly flexible with absolutely no signs of dry rot, cracking, or hardening. Outsoles have 100% of their original sharp geometric hourglass-and-diamond tread patterns. Minor cosmetic age-related glue oxidation (light browning) is visible along the stitched seams and where the canvas meets the rubber foxing, which is entirely natural and desired for authenticating 60-year-old vulcanized footwear.
Comes from a smoke-free, climate-controlled storage environment. Will be packed securely to preserve their shape during shipping.