Although Dunlop was founded as a rubber factory best know for making tires. In the1830's Dunlop developed the technique for bonding rubber and fabric and plimsolls were born.
Theses versatile shoes were populate throughout the 1800's to the early 1900's mostly for gym or active use and were never a fashion ikon.
The shoes had a re birth in the 1930's and were named the flash. But the trainers were hurtled into the limelight by Fred Perry when he wore them on centre court when he won Wimbledon in 1934, 35 and 36.
There have a few variations since its original creation. But not much has changed and they remain one of the most recognisable shoes ever.
A classic deserved of its place on KKAS.