The History of Sneakers
Look around you; chances are at least several people in your general vicinity are wearing sneakers. At Dr. Comfort®, many of our top-rated shoes are sneakers. But how did the shoe synonymous with comfort come to be? Take a look:

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_shoe
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0932723.html
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-sneaker-culture-conquered-the-world