'I love my Keds': Marlo Thomas, 86, has been wearing these classic canvas sneakers 'forever'

Marlo Thomas never stops inspiring us. As That Girl, she served as a role model for a generation. And her ongoing commitment to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, carrying on the work of her father, cements her status as a legend with as much heart as talent.

In a recent interview with New York magazine, the Emmy winner shared a collection of products she simply can't live without. On that list was a single pair of shoes: Keds Champion Sneakers. Makes total sense: Of course this elegant icon appreciates an all-time classic of streamlined simplicity.

You can snap up your own pair of Keds now on Amazon for up to 60% off — as little as just $24 a pair!

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Keds Women's Champion Canvas Lace Up Sneaker

$24$55Save $31

"All the cool kids wear Converse, but I love my Keds," confessed Marlo Thomas. We think they're pretty cool, too!

$24 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal?

Keds Champions are a heckuva bargain — up to 60% off on Amazon, depending on the size (the size 7's are only $24!). This is the lowest price we've found for these classic kicks across the internet. This is also the lowest we've seen these sneakers priced on Amazon in years. So, uh, yeah, we definitely recommend snagging your favorite pair now!

What makes these special?

"All the cool kids wear Converse, but I love my Keds," she told New York Magazine. "I’ve been wearing them forever and have them in a million colors. I wear my white ones the most, usually when I’m walking to the store or just loafing around. They’re very comfortable and aren’t cumbersome. So many shoes now have a life of their own, but I like these because they’re more streamlined."

Champions are the brand's iconic original sneaker, which first debuted more than a century ago, in 1916, and have been beloved ever since. This was the first rubber-soled canvas shoe of its kind — and, though there have been many imitators, Keds remains the biggest name in canvas lace-ups. They have a timeless, instantly recognizable silhouette and they pair nicely with anything you might wear. With denim? Classic look. With a flouncy dress? What a quirky twist on casual cute! With work clothes? That'll definitely work — they're simple and clean enough to complement business casual attire. Adding a pair to your wardrobe will ensure you have the perfect fallback shoe for nearly every outfit.

They're available in a ton of sizes, widths and colors — but if you're going for the true classic, you'll want to grab 'em in crisp white!

What reviewers say

Along with countless millions who have worn and loved Keds over the brand's 100+ year history, hundreds of Amazon shoppers adore these sneakers. "I have been wearing Keds since grammar school," wrote a longtime fan. "These traditional white canvas Keds have not changed in all these years."

"I love these shoes. I work in a hospital and wear them every day I work," said another shopper, who praised their versatility and their grippy soles. "Great with dresses. Cleans easily. Floor grip is amazing. Good fit and a fun shoe!"

A Keds (and classic movie) devotee said, "Been buying these Keds for at least 20 years because of Baby from Dirty Dancing [wearing them], lol, but this was my first time buying them from Amazon, and I’m impressed! Sometimes even nice brands have noticeable imperfections on shoes when ordering off here, but not Keds!!! Amazing...!"

If you deal with foot pain, these comfy sneakers might be a great option. "I wear this style shoe every day and have for years," said a reviewer. "In my dancing days, I always wore high heels and danced a lot. At my current age many years later, it's hard to find shoes that are comfortable due to the damage done from the heels... These are my 'go to' shoes now."

This shopper did note that she felt hers were "loose around back of heel," but added in their five-star review, "Keds are a good everyday walking sneaker, have always loved the profile."

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Keds Women's Champion Canvas Lace Up Sneaker

$44$55Save $11

You can pick up these classic kicks in a wide range of sizes and colors on Amazon — prices vary by selection.

$44 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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