Red Ball Jets Socks
Description: Remembering Red Ball Jets sneakers. 1951-1971. They had a fanatical following. The iconic red ball logo printed on the heels of the sneakers was a mark of pride by the cool kids who were lucky enough to own a pair. As the TV commercial told us, “Run a little faster, jump a little higher.”
Description: Remembering PF Flyers Sneakers. Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich, it was one of the original American sneaker brands. In 1933, inventor Hyman L. Witman and canvas footwear pioneer B.F. Goodrich patented the "Posture Foundation" arch support insole, and began adding the new technology to its shoes. The shoes with Posture Foundation became known simply as "PF." By 1944, PF Flyers released their first kids' collection of shoes, creating the slogan, "Run Faster, Jump Higher". 1958 saw the first athlete to be endorsed by a shoe brand, All-star basketball player Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics.
