When did tennis shoes come out?

The answer to when tennis shoes came out depends on what you mean by the term. Adidas unveiled the first-ever pair of shoes specifically called "tennis shoes" in 1931. The German athletic apparel and footwear brand introduced the shoes specifically for use on tennis courts. If, by tennis shoes, you mean sneakers more broadly, the answer is 1892. It was then that the U.S. Rubber Company introduced the first pair of shoes featuring canvas tops and rubber soles. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of sneakers.