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1906
In Boston, Massachusetts, an English immigrant named William J. Riley founds the New Balance Arch Support Company. The company focuses on producing specialist arch supports and orthopaedic footwear to give customers greater comfort and ‘new balance’.
1938
New Balance create their first ever running shoe for a local running club known as the Boston Brown Bag Harriers. Designed by Riley, these specialist running shoes feature a crepe sole and are made from kangaroo leather.
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British company J.W. Foster and Sons designed and produced the first shoes designed for running in
1895; the shoes were spiked to allow for greater traction and speed.
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In 1892, the
U.S. Rubber Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country, sparking a surge in demand and production. The first basketball shoes were designed by
Spalding as early as 1907.[
citation needed] The market for sneakers grew after
World War I, when sports and athletics increasingly became a way to demonstrate moral fiber and
patriotism. The U.S. market for sneakers grew steadily as young boys lined up to buy sneakers endorsed by
football player Jim Thorpe and
Converse All Stars endorsed by
basketball player Chuck Taylor.