Pro-Keds
Royal Hi Lace Up
$58.69MSRP: $90.00
5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Pro-Keds
PRO-Keds began in 1949 as a brand aimed at sports and athletic performance. Based on quality, durability and a solid reputation, PRO-Keds became one of the leading names in athletic footwear.
The first PRO-Keds shoe, originally released as the Royal Tread, was the Royal, a classic canvas basketball shoe in high and low tops featuring an identifying red and blue power stripe adjacent to the toe. The Royal was worn and endorsed by the then Minneapolis Lakers, the first-ever NBA® champions, who won five consecutive titles in PRO-Keds, led by the great George Mikan.
By the late 70's, PRO-Keds was worn by a portfolio of NBA stars and had become tantamount with the biggest personalities in sports. The athletic shoe brand grew into a full performance line for athletes, making PRO-Keds one of the oldest shoe brands in the world.
Many styles attained cult status in the neighborhoods of New York among the streetwise who adopted PRO-Keds shoes as the first real sneakers with style. PRO-Keds became the shoe of choice with b-boys everywhere and earned its place as a true icon of early hip-hop culture.
After an absence of nearly 20 years, PRO-Keds shoes are reissuing some classic styles from its archives such as the Royal Canvas, the Court King and the historic Royal Master basketball shoe, bringing to life, once again, the heritage and history of this athletic brand.
To this day, PRO-Keds continues to stay rooted in its heritage with its classic styles while reinvigorating the footwear category with designs that capture today´s popular culture trends. In addition, Pro-Keds continues to progressively release authentic sports originals in a wide array of colors and materials, staying at the top of their game!
By the late 70's, PRO-Keds was worn by a portfolio of NBA stars and had become tantamount with the biggest personalities in sports. The athletic shoe brand grew into a full performance line for athletes, making PRO-Keds one of the oldest shoe brands in the world.
Many styles attained cult status in the neighborhoods of New York among the streetwise who adopted PRO-Keds shoes as the first real sneakers with style. PRO-Keds became the shoe of choice with b-boys everywhere and earned its place as a true icon of early hip-hop culture.
After an absence of nearly 20 years, PRO-Keds shoes are reissuing some classic styles from its archives such as the Royal Canvas, the Court King and the historic Royal Master basketball shoe, bringing to life, once again, the heritage and history of this athletic brand.
To this day, PRO-Keds continues to stay rooted in its heritage with its classic styles while reinvigorating the footwear category with designs that capture today´s popular culture trends. In addition, Pro-Keds continues to progressively release authentic sports originals in a wide array of colors and materials, staying at the top of their game!
Pro\-Keds: Selected For You
Pro-Keds
Royal Lo Lace Up
$52.93MSRP: $80.00
4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Latest Pro-Keds Reviews
Royal Hi Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
These were purchased for a friend and oh my did she love them. They fit her perfectly and she is one happy camper. Glad I found her size!
Jewels from NY on February 05, 2026
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Comfort 2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Style 2Rated 2 stars out of 5
These shoes are giant. Not size as marked.
Zappos Reviewer on April 24, 2025
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
fit was true to size, width felt true
Zappos Reviewer on April 01, 2025
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Classic old school sneakers. The tumbled leather is so much better than canvas. They run 1/2 size big and just a touch wider than most typical Adidas / Nike etc. Fit is great, leather is soft with no break-in needed. Time will tell for durability. Pro-Keds also includes 2 sets of laces (soft white and black). Soles can carefully be removed ( there is sticky stuff on the topside of the layer under the footbed, not on the insole) so you could drop a Superfeet footbed in you wanted.
JD from SoCal on March 21, 2025
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Hi Lace Up
- Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
- Comfort 4Rated 4 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Super cute, love the red and blue detail. Very soft and flexible, not too heavy of a shoe. Footbed is a little flat for me, so I might pop in some inserts. But they are comfortable and fun!
Zappos Reviewer on June 30, 2024
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Overall, I am happy with the shoes. They are however longer than my usual 101/2 size by about 1/2 of an inch. The shoe feels comfortable while walking.
Zappos Reviewer on September 04, 2023
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
I’m lost for words with this footwear.I love it so much I’m so happy that I bought it.
Audley from Florida on February 01, 2023
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
- Comfort 3Rated 3 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Bought these to replace my Converse. Not a good shoe! The sole is already separating from the front of the shoe ( I have only worn them 4 times). I have had to super glue twice already. Really just disappointed in the quality. Also the tongue rides down on the shoe and bunches up and looks terrible!
Marc from Jupiter on November 25, 2022
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
- Comfort 1Rated 1 star out of 5
- Style 1Rated 1 star out of 5
The shoe makes a noise when walking
Zappos Reviewer on September 03, 2022
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
If anyone knows about the 80's then you know classic GQ and these are part of that nostalgia period!
D-Live from California on May 18, 2022
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Perfect
Zappos Reviewer on February 09, 2022
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Comfort 2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
They run 1&1/2 size big my son is a size 10 returned for a 9 still to big
Zappos Reviewer on January 13, 2022
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
love the fit perfect size!
Zappos Reviewer on October 26, 2021
Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Be specific about your likes and dislikes. How was the fit and size? What does the material feel like? How awesome (or not) do you feel wearing them?
Carlos from bronxville, New York on May 24, 2021
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 4Rated 4 stars out of 5
- Style 4Rated 4 stars out of 5
I, first, had a pair of these almost 50 years ago. I loved them then and love them now. My true shoe size is 12B and the 12's I ordered were too long. The 11 1/2 size fit me perfectly. After wearing them for a couple of days they are beginning to conform to my foot. Sorry I waited so long to get another pair.
GARY from INDIANAPOLIS on April 25, 2020
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Comfort 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
They fit my Husband perfect
Zappos Reviewer on July 10, 2019
Review for Zappos Rewards Points
(What's this?)Royal Lo Lace Up
- Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Comfort 2Rated 2 stars out of 5
- Style 5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Love the Pro Keds style. Took me back to the old days. Unfortunately the fit was horrible.
Jquaan from DC on June 21, 2019