K Swiss Shoes

History of K-Swiss Shoes

Founded by two Swiss brothers who became tennis players when they moved to California, the K-Swiss shoe quickly became popular for its style and the quality of its design.

The first shoe introduced was the K-Swiss Classic, which was the first all-leather tennis shoe with a one-piece rubber outsole, a reinforced toe and D-ring lace hoops. The distinctive 5 stripes on each side remain a mark of K-Swiss today.

The Statement Collection

The most recent line of K-Swiss shoes, the Statement Collection, features the Classic look in bold exciting colors and designs, as well as some new interpretations. All the shoes are limited editions and will only be available at exclusive retailers. The collection includes:

• The Classic
  • Four new versions of the 1966 original were designed for K-Swiss’ 40th Anniversary Japanese Collection and are now available in the United States. Colors include a deep electric blue with four white stripes and one in bold red; slate-blue with pale blue, green, white and pink stripes; pale blue with slate and green stripes and pink accents; and snakeskin silver with black stripes.

• Gallium
  • A work of art for your feet, this futuristic looking shoe suggests circuit boards with a cunning 3-D effect. It comes in mustard with dark and pale blue accents; green with red black and white; red with black and blue; and blue with green, yellow and black.

• Si-18 Rannell
  • A great shoe for jogging or tennis, it’s practical with a twist. On the heel are the four flags of the countries that host the Grand Slam tennis tournaments: Australia, Great Britain, France and the US. Available in red with blue stripes and white accents; brown with blue stripes on a black background; blue with white stripes on black with red trim; and black with white stripes and red accents.

• Ariake
  • Whether for jumping, climbing or free running, this flat shoe with intense traction and balance will get you there. Features a seamless leather forefoot and toe for durability. Its only color is white with orange and black trim.

• Si-18 Premiere
  • The style from 1991 in bold new colors and again featuring the flags of the Grand Slam tennis hosts, these are the fourth tennis shoe made by K-Swiss. The colors are white with dark blue and rose accents; a striking orange, green and black combination; olive with shiny pink and blue accent; and black with silver snakeskin and blue accent.

My K-Swiss Shoes

K-Swiss allows you to customize your own shoe very easily from their site. You start with either a standard design, such as the Classic Luxury, Ghent or Ascendor SLT, or a college design, including the Classic Luxury and Ghent. You then have a palette of 19 colors from which to choose and can apply them as you like. You can also have your name imprinted, or any reasonable logo. The shoes will be ready in three to four weeks and the base cost is only $65.

Buying K-Swiss Online

K-Swiss shoes are available through a number of online retailers, such as Shoes.com and Amazon. You can also shop on the official K-Swiss Web site, which is not only easy, especially as they offer online help with just a click of the mouse, but if you plan on ever buying another pair, it’s worthwhile to start up a proper account. Then you are eligible for free promotional products and will hear about specials and exciting new products before the rest of the crowd. You can also enter for sweepstakes, giveaways, arrange for quick checkouts, get free shipping with a $50 minimum purchase, free gifts and all sorts of benefits!

Whether you’re a tennis player or just like a snazzy, athletic look, K-Swiss is a good choice for a high performance shoe with an authentic feel and attitude.