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RetailMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Keds is a footwear retailer based in Burlington, Massachusetts, with an employee count in the 51–200 range. It operates as a division of Designer Brands, a large company involved in designing, producing, and retailing recognizable footwear and accessories. Founded in 1916, Keds introduced the Champion Sneaker, a rubber-soled canvas shoe that helped establish the modern sneaker standard. The brand focuses on versatile, comfortable footwear for women intended to move through life in their own way, aligning with a goal of comfort and self-expression. In recent years, Keds has pursued collaborations and new sneaker styles with partners such as Rifle Paper Company and Magnolia Bakery, including limited editions and updated designs for spring collections.