New Balance First Sneaker Trackster 1960 - DeFY. New York
WEBApr 14, 2011 · The “Trackster” was the first running shoe designed by New Balance (who at the time was selling mainly arch supports). It was also the first running shoe that came in widths as well as the first running shoe with a ripple sole. Take a trip back to 1960 below.
50 Years of (Mostly) Fantastic Footwear Innovation
WEBNov 18, 2016 · On the nascent road-running circuit of the mid-’60s, the New Balance Trackster had a virtual monopoly, at least in New England, says longtime Runner’s World editor and writer Amby Burfoot.
New Balance: Brand History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
WEBJul 29, 2019 · By 1960, New Balance arch supports had become very popular among budding athletes, some of whom even approached the brand asking for tailored sneakers. This inspired Eleanor and Paul Kidd to design the …
New Balance: From Arch Support Manufacturer to Footwear Icon
WEBThe duo continued manufacturing arch supports until 1960, when New Balance presented its inaugural footwear model, the Trackster, the world’s first running shoe to feature a ripple sole. An option that continues to define New Balance to this day, the Trackster was also the first running shoe to come in varying widths.
The First Shoe from Each Major Performance Footwear Brand
WEBApr 16, 2014 · No. 6 - New Balance. Year: 1960 Shoe: Trackster. New Balance got their start by literally equipping runners with new balances; from 1905 to 1960, the company sold arch supports inspired...
New Balance - Wikipedia
WEBEleanor and Paul Kidd continued to sell mainly arch supports until 1960, when they designed and manufactured the "Trackster", the first running shoe to come in varying widths. The Trackster gained popularity through YMCA programs in which it became the unofficial shoe. [5] .
50 years of running shoes - Runner's World
WEBJan 10, 2017 · RW contributor Amby Burfoot, who raced on the nascent road running circuit of the mid-1960s, remembers the New Balance Trackster. Introduced in 1960, it had a leather upper and rubber...
From Track to Street: How New Balance Became the ... - The …
WEBJul 14, 2021 · The First Shoe: 1938 - 1960. Riley and Hall introduced the first New Balance model in 1938 and was designed specially for a local running club. The construction was crafted with kangaroo leather that was housed by a crepe rubber sole unit.
Origin of New Balance Running Shoes - SoleScience
WEBAug 5, 2020 · Developing the First Performance Running Shoe. Eleanor and Paul Kidd took New Balance to a new level through the 1960s with the debut of the “Trackster” – the world’s first performance running shoe with a ripple sole.
7 pictures that show the evolution of running shoes - Runner's World
WEBNov 23, 2016 · 1960. New Balance Trackster is one of the first mass-produced running shoes, if not the first. Deep ripples in the sole are designed to help prevent shin splints. 1974. First Nike Waffle...
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