These Beatnik shoes are vintage shoes inspired by beat generation in the writings of renowned author, Jack Kerouac. They are exclusive to Sperry Top-Sider. These canvas shoes, including Sperry's Subterranean boots and Sperry's Subterranean slip ons are each original. These Beatnik shoes are made of quality handcrafted cotton canvas and jute upper and are made classic in vulcanized construction. Like all Sperry shoes they are also non-marking with a rubber outsole with razor-cut wave-siping for ultimate wet/ dry traction. Traditional quality, unique style.