Definitions for "Keds"
Keywords:  sneaker, uniroyal, boomer, shoe, canvas
Most frequently: this light, flimsy, and rather unprotective canvas sneaker originally manufactured by the United States Rubber Company and now by Stride Rite Corporation. The United States Rubber Company later became Uniroyal, then Uniroyal Goodrich, then they finally merged with Michelin. The standard gym shoe for young Baby Boomer women; even worn by cheerleaders, and especially for dirty dancing. The name "Keds" was derived from "Peds," the Latin for "foot." There are other styles in the Keds line, including the much-requested " Baseball Keds." Sheep flies ( Melophagus Ovinus) are also called "Keds."
A term used to refer to any pair of sneakers. Similar usages in the United States (much to the chagrin of the respective trademark holders) are " FedEx®" for any overnight shipper, " Kleenex®" for any facial tissue, and " Xerox®" for any photocopy.
Pro-Keds disappeared from the market in 1995... but they came back (so far, in limited distribution) in 2002. In late 2004, Keds released some shoes for men.
Bloodsucking ticks that pierce the skin causing serious damage to the pelts.