A major condition of female empowerment is freedom of choice, whether that's deciding between celeriac soup and marshmallow cereal for dinner or having the option to be both a heels and flats girl. Keds has been a pioneer in the latter field since 1916, when it became the first company to offer a women's sneaker; more than 100 years later, the legendary brand continues to prove that its shoes, like the classic Champion style, really can go anywhere.