From 1892 to 2019, the original basketball shoe silhouette, unchanged and handsome as ever
Heralded as the grandfather of the modern day basketball shoe, the once extinct Colchester Rubber Co. has stormed back in a grand fashion with their heritage High Top style leading the charge. While their beginnings in 1892 were redefining the sneaker industry, Colchester Rubber Co. fell on hard times during an economic depression in 1893 and had to close their factory doors shortly after the invention of basketball by Dr. James Naismith.
Fast forward to 2004 where an estate sale in southern California had a pair of their original 1892 Colchester High Tops on sale, and this discovery sparked a comeback for the OG basketball sneaker. Now, this vintage footwear icon is much more apt at keeping your feet comfy around the city instead of taking a beating on the hardwood—yet the performance and support of the High Tops is still unmatched.
Features
The original basketball shoe design, unchanged after 124 years
Victorian Era design details illuminate the vintage influence of the sneaker
5” high top design provides style and ankle support
Updated for contemporary casual wear, the shoes have a built-in arch and cushioned insole
Vulcanized rubber and canvas construction is durable for hard wear and tear
Traditional turkey feather sole offers a flare of subtle style and efficient traction
Original Colchester Rubber Co. sealed logo stitched on the inside of each ankle
Metal eyelets protect the canvas from tearing
Ribbed rubber toe cap is traditional to original design
Materials
Upper: Canvas
Outsole: Vulcanized rubber
Sizing
The Colchester has a regular fit that's true to size, take your normal size
If you're between sizes, it is recommended that you size down
