The most iconic of all PRO-Keds styles, the Royal was the performance basketball shoe worn by many NBA and playground champions over the years. Introduced in 1926 as the "Royal Tread," it launched with PRO-Keds in 1949 as one of the original styles. Black leather upper, canvas lining and a vulcanized brown rubber sole with the characteristic powerstripes logo. We recommend that you go half a size down (example EU 42 is an EU 41,5).