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Keds buying guide

Keds is an American sneaker brand started in 1916 by U.S. Rubber, and its Champion was the first mass-marketed canvas-top sneaker. Designer Brands has owned it since 2023. It's known for canvas sneakers and, lately, for collaborations with Rifle Paper Co. and Kate Spade New York. We carry 82 Keds styles from $29.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Keds x Rifle Paper Co. Scout Boot Olive/Botanical Canvas Water Resistant Boots WF65571Rifle Paper Co. Scout boot
Founded
1916
Started by
U.S. Rubber
First shoe
The Champion
Owner
Designer Brands (since 2023)
Collabs
Rifle Paper Co., Kate Spade NY
At WOOKI
82 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The Keds models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Popular Keds models explained

These are the Keds families we stock the most of, and what to know about each.

Keds Scout Boot

By far our best-selling Keds. The Scout is a lace-up canvas boot, and the Rifle Paper Co. prints are what most people buy. Rifle Paper's own listings describe it as water and stain resistant, with a splash-coated canvas upper and a lugged rubber sole. Resistant is not waterproof, so keep it for light rain.

Women's · Water resistant · Lugged sole · from $34.99 CAD

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Keds Champion

The shoe that started it all. Keds' Champion from 1916 is described as the first mass-marketed canvas-top sneaker. Ours come in canvas with tie-dye prints, organic cotton, glitter and plain white, including Kate Spade New York versions.

Women's · Classic lace-up sneaker · from $44.99 CAD

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Keds Double Decker

A slip-on sneaker that we carry in a lot of prints: floral, rainbow, mosaic, eyelet and calf hair. The Rifle Paper Co. Petite Fleurs version is one of our better sellers.

Women's · Slip-on sneaker · from $34.99 CAD

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Keds Crew Kick

A chunky leather sneaker with a thicker sole, for people who want the Keds look with more height. We have it in black leather and in a cream leopard print.

Women's · Leather · Chunky sole · from $74.99 CAD

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Keds Triple Up and Triple Kick

Platform sneakers. We carry them in metallic taupe, white leather with a rainbow print, organic cotton and a gingham flannel Kate Spade New York version.

Women's · Platform sneakers · from $47.99 CAD

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Keds Chillax

A slip-on sneaker that shoppers search for by name. We carry the Chillax in twill, including a splatter print in white and peach and a neon pink. Check the product page for the sizes in stock.

Slip-on · Twill · from $44.99 CAD

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How to choose your Keds

  1. Pick the season. The Scout boot and the Camp winter boot are for cooler, wetter days. Champion, Double Decker and the platform styles are for spring and summer.
  2. Water resistant is not waterproof. The Scout boots are marked water resistant. They handle drizzle and splashes, but a real downpour or deep slush will get through. For that you want a proper rain or winter boot.
  3. Choose a shape. Slip-on (Double Decker), lace-up (Champion), chunky (Crew Kick) or platform (Triple Up). The platform and chunky styles sit higher, so try them for balance if you're not used to a thicker sole.
  4. Check the fit. Fit changes between styles, so read the notes on each product page. If you're between sizes, our 30-day free returns let you swap with no risk.

Keds' history: over 100 years of sneakers

  1. 1916U.S. Rubber consolidates 30 shoe brand names into one company and launches Keds. Its first design, the Champion, becomes the first mass-marketed canvas-top sneaker. The name Peds was the first choice but was already trademarked.
  2. 1979After decades under U.S. Rubber and Uniroyal, Keds is bought by Stride Rite Corporation.
  3. 2012Wolverine World Wide takes over Keds, and keeps it until 2023.
  4. TodayDesigner Brands has owned Keds since 2023. The brand keeps making canvas sneakers and adds collaborations such as Rifle Paper Co. and Kate Spade New York.

Why buy Keds at WOOKI

Free shippingCanada & USA, no minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels in Canada & USA
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

Keds: frequently asked questions

Does WOOKI sell authentic Keds?

We buy directly from the brands and authorized distributors, so every pair of Keds is 100% authentic. We carry 82 Keds styles at the moment, shipped from Gatineau, Québec, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Where can I buy Keds in Canada?

Online at WOOKI. We're a Canadian shop in Gatineau, Québec, and we ship Keds across Canada (except YT, NT and NU) and the USA for free, with no minimum. Our Keds run from $29.99 CAD to $109.99 CAD CAD, with 30-day free returns.

Are Keds vegan?

Not all of them. Keds has sold some styles as vegan, but many of our pairs use leather, suede or calf hair, and those are not vegan. Canvas and organic cotton pairs are the likelier choice. The materials are listed on each product page, so check before you buy.

Are Keds Scout boots waterproof?

They're water resistant, not waterproof. Rifle Paper Co. describes the Scout as stain and water resistant, with a splash-coated canvas upper. That works for light rain and puddle splashes. For heavy rain or slush, choose a rain boot or a waterproof winter boot.

Does Keds make winter boots?

Keds makes boots such as the Camp, listed as water resistant winter boots, and the Tally with a faux shearling look. We also carry Scout and Tahoe boots. Water resistant is not waterproof, so for deep snow and slush pick a dedicated winter boot.

Do Keds run true to size?

It depends on the style, so open the size chart on each product page. If you're between sizes, or you're buying a boot and plan to wear thick socks, size up. Returns are free for 30 days in Canada and the USA, so a swap costs you nothing.

What is the Keds x Rifle Paper Co. collection?

It's a collaboration between Keds and paper goods brand Rifle Paper Co., with prints based on hand-painted designs by Rifle Paper co-founder Anna Bond. We carry Scout boots, Double Decker sneakers and Tahoe boots in these prints. Stock changes, so check what's live.

Does Keds make slip-on sneakers?

Yes. We carry slip-ons such as the Chillax in twill, Double Decker in many prints, Jump Kick slip-ons and Kate Spade New York versions. Slip-ons come in black leather too. Check the product page for the material and the sizes in stock.

Shop Keds · 82 styles from $29.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from Keds's own product information.

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