From Shirts to Shoes: A Recent History of Clothing Brands That Launched Sneaker Lines

UNDRCRWN

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Clothes: 2005
Kicks: 2007

Merging hip-hop flavor with hoops nostalgia, UNDRCRWN built a strong apparel line in the mid-2000s. Footwear collabs with adidas and Rockport led to the launch of their own sneaker silo in 2007. Their marquee model relied on a minimal upper, heel cushioning and loud colorways. While UNDRCRWN no longer makes footwear, they are still heavy in the gear game.