A 100-Year Legacy of Keeping it Light. In 1916 we created the original sneaker. (Or as we like to say... the first "feel-like-every-day's-a-Saturday"... Keds
Deck shoes are shoes designed for yachting and sailing activities. Deck shoes have soft soles and heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Deck shoes that have a two to three eyelet oxford constuction may also be commonly referred to as boat shoes.