Kedettes was a women’s offshoot line introduced in 1938 by Keds, a shoe brand originating in the United States. It was offered as heeled shoes made from washable canvas, and is known as an example of Keds expanding beyond sneakers into casual and dress shoes. Records indicate that the name Kedettes was changed to “Grasshoppers” in 1967, and it is not currently active as an independent brand. No information about a dedicated designer or founder has been confirmed.
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- United States
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- Founded
- 1916
Year
Brand
Category
Description
1916
Keds
Parent brand
Footwear
A historical line focused on women’s fashion
Kedettes was a historical derivative line launched by Keds in 1938 for women. Unlike Keds’
Kedettes was a historical derivative line launched by Keds in 1938 for women. Unlike Keds’ classic canvas sneakers, it offered shoes such as heels and wedges made from washable materials, expanding the product range into women’s fashion. It had a different concept from Keds’ core line, centered on sneakers, and PRO-Keds, which was developed for athletic use, and was treated as a distinct line that complemented Keds’ women’s product strategy. It is not one of the current main lines but a sub-line developed in the past.
1916
Parent brand
Keds
Footwear
A historical line focused on women’s fashion
Kedettes was a historical derivative line launched by Keds in 1938 for women. Unlike Keds’
Kedettes was a historical derivative line launched by Keds in 1938 for women. Unlike Keds’ classic canvas sneakers, it offered shoes such as heels and wedges made from washable materials, expanding the product range into women’s fashion. It had a different concept from Keds’ core line, centered on sneakers, and PRO-Keds, which was developed for athletic use, and was treated as a distinct line that complemented Keds’ women’s product strategy. It is not one of the current main lines but a sub-line developed in the past.
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Footwearbrands fromUnited Statesfounded in the1930s
Frequently asked questions about Kedettes
Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
Kedettes is from United States.
Kedettes was founded in 1938.
Kedettes covers the following categories: Footwear.
Kedettes is a sub-brand of Keds.