PF Flyers

In 1933, B.F. Goodrich patented the "Posture Foundation" insole. This insole design used enhanced arch support. PF Flyers launched in 1937 following this patent.

By the 1940s and 1950s, PF Flyers produced a range of athletic and casual footwear, including high-top and low-top sneakers, oxfords, and moccasins. The brand signed an endorsement deal with basketball player Bob Cousy in 1958.

In 1972, B.F. Goodrich sold PF Flyers to Eltra Corporation, which also owned Converse. Antitrust concerns led to both brands being sold in 1975. PF Flyers had periods of inactivity until New Balance acquired the brand in 2001 and relaunched it in 2003.

In 2021, Kassia Davis acquired PF Flyers from New Balance. Operations moved under Kassia Designs, LLC, after this transaction.

PF Flyers produced its "Made in USA" collection at a facility in Boston, Massachusetts, that was shared with New Balance. Production methods included injection molding that fused liquid polyurethane to the upper. Some parts of the process, such as tongue stamping and side stripe application, used manual labor alongside machines.

The "All American" sneaker uses No. 12 duck canvas and a solid rubber outsole. The shoe includes double-wrap foxing tape and an iron-on ankle patch. Early PF Flyers models contained a "Magic Wedge" insert. This feature now employs New Balance's Fresh Foam technology in updated releases.

The Center sneaker is a high-top model featured in the 1993 film The Sandlot.

The Grounder, designed in the 1940s, has a durable outsole with a thicker tread aimed at heavy use.

The All American draws from a 1960s design and features modern comfort technology.

The Allston, released in 2023, adapts the All American design and adds a thicker sole along with gold hardware.

The Jack Purcell model, originally designed in 1935 for badminton, is marked by a blue "smile" across the toe.

The Windjammer was introduced in 1968 as a classic canvas vulcanized oxford style and saw a re-release in 2018.

The Rambler, a 1943 release, features high-visibility foxing and two-tone stitching.

The Sumfum, introduced in 1947, includes an espadrille-style upper and distinctive foxing details.

The Glide, produced in 1979, is a basketball high-top with period-specific features such as a padded tongue.

The Number 5 sneaker debuted in 2010 with various materials and a signature chevron detail on the saddle.