Kickers

Kickers are known for their trendsetting line of footwear and clothing. Founded in 1970 by Daniel Raufast in London, England, Kickers has been making a great impression ever since. A year earlier, in 1969, Daniel came across a poster of the world famous show "Hair" and found himself intrigued by the youth pictured. Noting that the jean-clad people on the poster were pictured barefoot, Daniel decided it was time to create footwear for the jean wearer. In other words, Daniel sought out to create a style of shoes compatible with denim. Designer Jacques Chevallereau created the first "jean boot" for Kickers, ensuring the new style was the perfect companion for denim-centered looks. The new scheme became so successfully that Kickers' productions numbers soared form 300 to 12,000 in just one month. By four years after Raufast founded Kickers, the brand could be found at retail stores in over 70 countries. Kickers have clearly made a huge impact on the word of footwear from the moment they came on the scene. Musicians such as the Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher, Craig David, and more, can attest to this. They have been known to sport Kickers, as have many other celebrities.