Fun Fact: In 1916, Keds created the ‘original canvas sneaker’, named for the silent rubber soles on our shoes {superb for sneaking up!}.
Here’s another no-so fun fact: I personally haven’t worn Keds for many, many years. Though as a kid I walked, ran and probably slept in them. So, what changed? Certainly my own preference for comfort and casual hasn’t … really, what’s up with that?
In any case, I was offered the chance at a pick of any Keds shoe, so I could get aquainted with new styles, new looks – kinda like having coffee with an old and dear friend. So what does this Mom do? Choose a pair for my kids! Doh!
Sitting here now, browsing the styles and lusting after literally a dozen pair, I’m a sad Tammi.
Good news though, I’ve passed a little piece of history and ‘iconicism’ {I’m declaring that a word} onto my own kids. They are sporting one of the best pair of shoes I think they’ve ever had.
Flexible, oh yes. Adorable? To the max. With the bow and the graphics and sequins – it’s the
Hello Kitty Mimmy H&L pair.
Yet, for my pre-schoolers, there’s nothing better than the ease that these shoes go on and off, while still fitting entirely around the foot. After trying these out as indoor shoes I couldn’t help but to *really* examine their current pairs, which I purchased at a box store in late Summer. One has a Velcro strap with a narrow opening and they still cannot get them on independently. The other is so stiff that even after 2 months, the twins can’t lift the tongue up enough themselves, to get their foot in without frustration.
These glorious Keds? No problems at all, since day 1.
At $45 a pair some might think that’s pushing it, yet read my example above again and see that I easily wasted approx. $50 right there. After having this pair of Keds for my twins and testing the look, wear, comfort and function on it’s own and in comparison to their other shoes – there’s no contest. Keds wins hands down.
Pardon me while I have a flashback to my own childhood, knowing now the reason why I had always worn this brand!
In any case, these shoes are the best, seriously. But, yada, yada – I’m still a pouty pants for not thinking of myself for once {Mama has to do that from time to time!}. Which is why I’ve bookmarked the site for my own next casual shoe purchase.
US shoppers, you have to check out the ongoing Keds Sales {whoa!}, Free Shipping and discount codes nicely advertised in the site masthead {love it when they make shopping so easy!}.
For myself in Canada, I’ll have to use the Keds Store Locator to find a retailer near me, as they don’t ship to Canada from the site {this needs to be changed please!}. My closest retailer is about 1 hr away and that’s most likely the reason why I don’t have a dozen pairs like I used to … road trip anyone?
Even though Keds offers boots, slip-ons and more, maybe a pair of Original Champions will be my choice, so I can re-live my youth again!
Speaking of, singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift is now part of Keds Family! She’s the new brand ambassador, combining her role with her favorite elements of great style – classic and effortless.
This partnership was kicked off with the release of limited edition red Champions to commemorate the release of Swift’s new album, RED. Hot and in huge demand, these shoes keep selling out everywhere, yet I hear there will be some available on December 10th. So, if on your holiday list you’ve got a Taylor Swift fan and/or someone that loves casual shoes – think Keds.
One lucky reader US reader is going to get their choice of ANY pair of Keds!
To Enter, Fill in the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!
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Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.
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Claudette Lariviere says
I have not owned a pair of red running shoes in decades !! I see there are more styles coming, so I know for sure I want Red running shoes, just not sure which ones yet, will have to wait to see ALL the choices..:-)
velder dixon says
hello kitty mitty h & l
Debbie Campbell says
I like the Champion Fair Isle Laceless in gray
Stephanie V. says
Sunny Side Boot in black suede is one option
Jenne says
The Champion Jute Slip On would be the one I would go with.
Geraldyne says
My favorites are the Aisley in black.
Claire says
I’d pick the Celeb Wooly in Charcoal Grey.
Carrie says
I would definitely pick the Aisley in Toffee Brown. They look SO comfy and stylish!
Kristi C says
I would choose the Champion Paisley in Lime.
Sharon says
I’d love the pink Hello Kitty Mimmy LTT for my daughter
chris z says
Champion Metallic Laceless – cream metallic
Kelly D says
I like the Sunny Side Boot in black
holly messana says
i would choose the charoltte in white
Amy says
Keds were my favorite in Jr and Sr High. I wore them every single day, but haven’t bought a pair for myself in years. I would probably get the skimmers.
JLin says
I like the Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L
Dominique says
Dorm Cozy Blanket in brown orange blanket
clarissa says
Cream Puff Suede Boot in black
Leslie Rigsby says
I may get the originals in black, because I need them, but I should get something more fun!
Monique Rizzo says
I like the Lime colored champion paisley.
Thanks for the chance.
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Heather! says
I love the Original Champion Leather shoes in black!
Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
ROB says
Champion in Stone!
Cindy says
Dorm Cozy Blanket in Brown Orange…they look comfy!!
Colleen Boudreau says
The Champion Animal Laceless in grey leopard.
Lynda E says
The Celeb Skimmer Plaid
Kris B says
Champion Metallic Lace in gray lace.
Nataly Carbonell says
Champion Exotic Leopard
diana shenderovich says
love mens chukka wool boots
Linda Lansford says
I want Champion Originals Leather
Jennifer B says
Champion Animal Laceless in grey leopard
Sue Ellison says
I would choose the Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L for my daughter, sooo adorable!
Cassandra McCann says
i like the navy
brandy says
love the pink Hello Kitty Mimmy
PAIGE CHANDLER says
I’d get the Champion Exotic Leopard/
Jen M says
cancel entry pls, didn’t see US only
krista grandstaff says
I really like the Champion brights…so many colors to choose from!!
Kelsey says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L for my boyfriend’s niece! 🙂
Racheal says
the Champion girls’ laceless Keds in pewter.
mrsshukra says
The black Emblaze is cool!
Terra Heck says
Gleam pair in pink/black/white
Thanks
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
jules mcnubbin says
i like the Champion Originals in black
Karry Knisley says
I would chose the Aisley in black.
jacqueline says
love the cream puff vintage ski boot in grey!
jessica edwards says
aisley in black
latanya says
Champion Kimono Dot
Katherine says
i like the Champion Floral
Steve Stone says
Champion Fair Isle Laceless in gray
Ashley Hatten says
I like the Champion Originals
in Navy
Cálaeb Temple says
Conquest Boot!
Melanie B says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L Brown
Karen Gonyea says
Champion Fair Isle Laceless in gray
Jen F says
I like the Glisten for Girls in Black Sparkle.
nannypanpan says
champion originals in navy
nannypanpan@gmail.com
D Schmidt says
If I were to win I would pick the Celeb Wooly in Black
Kelly H. says
I would choose the white Charlotte toddler shoes.
Louis says
I love the Champion Originals in black
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
Jill says
My daughter so wants the Taylor Swift Red Keds!!
Tina Boggs says
Keds Hello Kitty Mimmy LLT
Martina J says
Champion Exotic Leopard
Christine says
the Champion Paisley in Lime
Jennifer Barata Allen says
Champion Originals T-Strap in pink
Tina Taylor says
need some new shoes my dog keeps chewing on the ones i have.
Jennifer T. says
I’d get the Women’s Sunny Side Boot in Toffee Brown Suede.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Joe D says
I like the “Celeb Skimmer” or the Taylor Swift REDS. Cute!
Stephanie Larison says
I love the Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy LTT. Loving the hot pink on them!
deb c says
I’d choose the Celeb Skimmer in Grapeade Skimmer
Kristin says
I have loved Keds since I was a teen. Love that my teens now love them too. I’m thinking I would choose the hello kitty Keds for my youngest.
Rebekah says
Champion Originals in RED!
Jan says
Champion Originals in grey
Shemp DeYoung says
I’d go with Black.
Heather B. says
I like the Grey Celeb Wooly. Thanks!
Paulina P. says
I would love Taylor Swift’s RED Keds! They look really nice with most of my clothing! Thanks for this awesome opportunity! Cross my fingers! Here’s my email: Tigresstibi@yahoo.com
Nina P. says
Like Paulina, I would love to own Taylor Swift’s RED Keds:) Thanks!
Dominique H. says
Can i have the Taylor Swift’s Red Keds?
Ashleigh says
Fun
tina reynolds says
First choice Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L brown size 2
Second choice Keds Hello Kitty™ Charmmy MJ red size 2
Lisa V says
I would get the Taylor Swift Red shoes for my daughter.
joni says
I like the Varsity Boot in black.
Cassandra Eastman says
I would probably choose the Beacon shoe in Silver Sparkle Linen, LOVE them!
Kimberly Schotz says
I like the Skimmer Bow in Spiral Black
Addison Kat says
Celeb Wooly Charcoal Grey
Tamar says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy LTT – size 8.5
Kiara says
I would choose the Celeb in black.
beverly mchenry says
need toys for xmas pink hello kitty size 13
Susan Chester says
I love the Aisley in Espresso Suede.
Kristen says
I like the Razzle in navy.
Marla says
Love these http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/productdetails?catId=cat610199&subCatId=cat610225&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=KT45132&skuId=***5********KT45132*M090&productId=5-174545&&subCatId=cat610225&productId=5-174545&stockNumber=KT45132&subCatTabId=&catId=cat610199&productdisplayName=Keds+Hello+Kitty%26%23153+Mimmy+LTT&subcatdisplayName=Toddler&skuId=***5********KT45132*M090&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Kids&showDefaultOption=true
Heather Garcia says
Breeze in Black
BusyWorkingMama says
I like the Cream Puff Vintage Ski Boot
Jasanna says
8.5 Celeb Wooly in Plum!!
Ashley turicik says
I love the keds hello kitty celeb
Jessica says
I would choose the Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy LTT in White/Super Pink
Saver Sara says
Celeb Skimmer Denim
S says
A red pair like T.Swift!
Gennie Lancaster says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Charmmy MJ in Red!
Lorri K says
Celeb Wooly in Charcoal Grey is lovely.
Josie says
The Champion Jute Slip On
gina says
Dorm Cozy Bootie black
Rosanne Morrison says
I like the Champion snake in purple
Taryn T says
My daughter would LOVE the Hello Kitty Mitty pair!
joanne gentry says
I would choose the Aisley in Black Suede
jo_jlem@hotmail.com
nichol tone says
Hello Kitty for my daughter
Ruben Ramos says
Champion Originals in red
Heather H says
Sunnyside boot in brown! So cute!
Erica C. says
I like the Champion Slip On in black. It would be great for work.
Bobby T says
Originals in black.
Jennifer R says
I would choose the Cream Puff Vintage Ski Boot in navy.
edita says
Keds Brilliance in Flora Pink
Alison Wood says
I would get the Sportive shoes in black. Love em!
dani marie says
the red original champions!
Lily says
I love the Champion Kimono Dot Keds!
Tracy Pryor says
I like champion brights in bright red.
Hesper Fry says
I would choose the Champion Originals T-Strap baby shoes in Pixie Pink
Carol Mclemore says
Keds Hello Kitt Mimmy LTT in pink!
Lorena Keech says
Harborside in Pewter, please.
s riches says
I like the Conquest Boot in brown.
SHAYNA says
I LIKE THE Champion Jersey shoes:)
shebebes@yahoo.com
Debra Hall says
I like the Champion Originals in black
Wendy McBride says
I choose Comfy Slide color: Navy Suede Size:6.5 M
wendym at cableone dot net
Padma Miller says
Aisley in Black
Sandra C says
I’d probably choose these in grey:
http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/productdetails?catId=cat610203&subCatId=cat2060409&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=WF46593&skuId=***5********WF46593*M090&productId=5-176580&&subCatId=cat2060409&productId=5-176580&stockNumber=WF46593&subCatTabId=&catId=cat610203&productdisplayName=Beacon&subcatdisplayName=View+All+Keds&skuId=***5********WF46593*M090&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Women&showDefaultOption=true
Thanks for the chance to win!
Janel says
I’d pick the Sunny Side Boots in black.
shawna says
would like the skimmer bow in black
Allie Dole says
I would choose the Lime Champion Paisley shoes.
maryanne says
Men’s conquest in brown are amazing.
meme says
I like the carolee in pink and black
Samantha Meyer says
I like the Champion Bootie Puddle Jumper
Charlene says
I’d choose the Navy Champion Originals 🙂
Kelly Britton says
I like the Aisley in black.
Mary Cloud says
Black Skimmer Bow
annabella @ centurytel dot net
Candace Butler says
Champion Exotic Leopard everyone needs a good pair of Leopard sneakers 🙂
Pauline M says
I would love the Champion Animal Laceless in grey leopard!
Chelsea A says
I like the Celeb Wooly in charcoal grey!
Hilary says
I like Bolt in black
Candice Hull says
I would get my husband the champion low rise in charcoal grey
thank you
melina r says
I love the Keds Hello Kitty Mimmy H&L for my daughter
Elizabeth Miller says
I’d choose the graham in red.
CHristine JEnsen says
I like Champion Brights
Breanne says
Men’s Champion Originals in new black
Jmstrunk (Sybille) says
I’d pick the Celeb Skimmer Denim.
ReggieMann says
Young Girls School Days II in Black/White
matt says
Hello Kitty Mimmy in brown
Steve K says
We like the “Dorm Cozy Bootie”,
Sarah says
I like the Champion Star in navy.
Marybeth Mank says
Champions slip-ons in black or navy canvas…STILL my favorite after all these years. 🙂
kathy pease says
id love the Aisley in black suede size 9
http://www.keds.com/store/SiteController/keds/productdetails?catId=cat610203&subCatId=cat2600416&subCatTabId=cat1200611&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=WH45077&skuId=***5********WH45077*M070&productId=5-175630&&subCatId=cat2600416&productId=5-175630&stockNumber=WH45077&subCatTabId=cat1200611&catId=cat610203&productdisplayName=Aisley&subcatdisplayName=Comfort+Collection&skuId=***5********WH45077*M070&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Women&showDefaultOption=true
Danielle says
I like the Sunny Side Boot in black
april yedinak says
I would like the Celeb Wooly in Charcoal Grey.
carol lewis says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Charmmy MJ one color.
carol lewis says
Conquest Boot brown
carol lewis says
please delete helo kitty shoes comment
Amanda Neilson says
Cream Puff Vintage Ski Boot
Rickie Hinrichs says
footwear a necessary thing.
Crystal F says
I like the girl’s Carolee in black. thank you!
kendra W says
Keds Hello Kitty™ Mimmy H&L
sarah says
I want the Skimmer Bow in Black Spiral
Lisa Garner says
I love the Skimmer Bow shoes in black spiral!!
Heidi says
I would choose the Beacon shoes in color Silver Sparkle Linen
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Brandy Leigh Farmer says
Celeb skimmer denim
Tara A. says
I’d love the Celeb Wooly Black Wool with blue laces.
Sarah Hall says
The Aisley in brown would be great.
susan smoaks says
i love keds, if i won, i would get the berry purple spiral skimmer bow in size 10
LindsayD says
Champion Star in Black Star
Jaime Nicole says
I would choose the Taylor Swift’s RED Keds or the Champion Originals in Black.
SYLVIE W says
I’d go for the Champion Originals. I wear a 10.5 wide so the choices are few.
Sand says
I’d choose the Champion Originals in red.
Angela M says
Celeb Wooly in Charcoal Grey
Jane H says
I would get the Hello Kitty Original Champion. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Sheila K. says
I would choose the Champion Originals in black!
Danielle says
Hello Kitty so cute for the little girl 🙂
shanta spradlin says
I like the Skimmer Bow
Nicole says
I would choose the Men’s Champion slip ons!
Nicole says
In black!
Renea E says
I love the champion chambray in berry purple. It was hard only choosing one.
Michelle Tucker says
I’d pick the Champion Originals in black.
Beverly Metcalf says
I like the Keds Champion Star sneakers. Thanks for this contest!
Jenny Marie says
Dorm Cozy Blanket in brown orange blanket
kay wolter says
Oh I miss My Keds the new ones are amazing
liz l says
I like Champion Organic
Alexandria says
I like the Hello Kitty Mimmy H&L pair! So cute! 😀
heather c says
Celeb Wooly in black. Cute laces!
Gianna says
Champion Star in black star.
holly says
i love the white Champion Leather Mary Janes
Heather S says
Champion Star in cream
Lisa L says
The Silver Sequins Keds Hello Kitty Charmmy MJ are fabulous!
trixx says
I would love the Keds Hello Kitty Mimmy H&L in White/Super Pink… and my daughter loves Hello Kitty!!