Warrior canvas sneakers have become trendy again recently.
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回力 literally means 'return-force' — the name was inspired by the English word 'Warrior', but the character choice also suggests the rebound of a spring, fitting for athletic shoes.
Founded 1927 in Shanghai. Its red-and-white WB-1 canvas sneaker was standard Chinese PE-class footwear from the 1960s onward. Rediscovered by Western streetwear scenes in the 2000s (retailing in Europe at 10x the Chinese price) and later re-embraced at home as 国潮 heritage.
