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  • New Arrivals - Contrast Hi and Gum Sole

    by Joe Sharpe
    Introducing our latest arrivals, the 1892 National Treasures - Contrast Hi and Gum Sole collections. The faithful replicas of the first basketball...

  • The History of Colchester Rubber Company

    by Joe Sharpe
    Known for being the world’s first sneaker brand and the “World’s First Basketball Sneakers”, Colchester Rubber Co. is a footwear brand manufactured...

  • Victorian-Era Sports

    by Colchester Rubber Co.
    It was an exciting time for sports during the Victorian Era! Many people enjoyed such activities as baseball, bicycling, tennis, rowing, soccer and...

  • The History of Basketball Sneakers

    by Colchester Rubber Co.
    The sneaker is synonymous with pop culture and fashion, brands like Converse, Nike, PF Flyers and Reebok have created iconic sneaker styles and loo...

  • The Hayward Rubber Company (Colchester Rubber Co.'s Grandfather)

    by Colchester Rubber Co.
    The Hayward Rubber Company, founded in1847 was the original company whom occupied Colchester Rubber's factory.

  • Victorian Advertising is Like No Other

    by Colchester Rubber Co.
    During our research of The Colchester Rubber Co.'s history, we came upon their incredible advertisements. We were able to amass a large collection ...