The Suede debuted in 1968 and has been changing the game ever since. In that time, so many sneakers have come and gone, leaving footprints of varying sizes behind, it’s hard to argue that any shoe has had as deep an impact on society and culture as the Suede. From Tommie Smith’s protest in the victory stand during the 1968 Olympics to the shoe’s adoption by New York b-boy crews in the 1980s, the Suede has continued to evolve since its birth in 1968. The Suede Decon maintains its traditional design and premium materials, while a roughly spliced stitching along the upper Formstrip indicates a unique design and gives it a visually appealing look.