Tretorn Tretorn Shoes Review

As a kid, I loved sneakers.  I was definitely into Converse high-tops as a little grammar school tot - had some outrageous colors and designs.  Then I graduated to Tretorns in junior high.  Most people I meet have not heard of Tretorns.  Tretorns were a preppy requisite in the late 80s.  And a few years ago, I started seeing them advertised again (in Dwell magazine, my modern living guidebook).  Then I saw them popping up at Puma outlet stores (I believe Puma bought the company).  I was jazzed.

At any rate, Tretorn is alive and kicking and better then ever.  While their more traditional prepster shoe was definitely on the plain side - typically white with a smallish, sometimes colored - sometimes plaid - 'swooshy' type logo, their new shoes are really unique (see pictures I've selected).  They carry standard sneakers, more interestingly designed kicks, slips ons/garden shoes and rubber boots.  They have both men's, women's and children's shoes. 

I have four pairs of Tretorns that I've purchased over the last couple of years - two traditional sneakers, one brown dock/boat shoe and one pair of white velcros.  (My husband has a pair of white high-tops.)  The only downfall is that I find the shoes take a little breaking in if you are walking VERY long distances (e.g. 5+ miles).  For casual wear around the neighborhood, shopping, etc., they will fit like a dream from the onset. 

I love Tretorn for their rich history (estab. late 1800s) and their 'relaunch' into modern times (Green accountability).  Check 'em out!