Every year, a few styles rise to the top.
These are the pairs you reach for day after day, season after season. Whether it’s a sports heritage icon or a rugged military-inspired silhouette, these sneakers earned their spot through timelessness, comfort, and community love.
Today, we’re celebrating the bestselling P.F. Flyers sneakers of the year: chosen not by algorithms, trend forecasts, or how much some blogger earns from an affiliate link, but by you.
1. 1993 Center High-Top Black
A true icon. The 1993 Center High-Top in Black captures everything people love about P.F. Flyers: clean lines, everyday wearability, and our classic comfort. It’s the sneaker that goes with everything, and it’s no surprise it landed at #1.
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2. Center High-Top Sea Salt
Crisp, timeless, and instantly recognizable, our Center High-Top in Sea Salt became a community favorite with its neutral palette and vintage-inspired build. It’s the easiest staple you’ll ever add to your collection.
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3. Center Low-Top Sea Salt
It’s the same iconic silhouette as the high-top, now in a low-profile version perfect for warm weather and everyday outfits. Lightweight, clean, and endlessly wearable, the Center traces its roots all the way back to the 1940s, when it revolutionized the canvas sneaker industry and put P.F. Flyers on the map.
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4. 1993 Center Low-Top Black
Minimal, durable, and always in style, The 1993 Low-Top in Black delivers just-right structure with a silhouette that hasn’t missed since the early ‘90s.
5. 1993 Kids Center High-Top Black
Your kids have great taste. This best selling children’s sneaker is built with the same comfort and durability as the adult version: made to withstand recess, playgrounds, and Fourth of July fireworks at the neighborhood ball park.
6. All-American High-Top Bob Cousy
A legend returns. The All-American High-Top Bob Cousy sneaker celebrates our historic 1958 athletic endorsement with premium canvas, retro detailing, and unmistakable old-school charm. It’s the same sneaker worn by the Houdini of the Hardwood during basketball’s golden age, and it pays homage to a Boston icon with comfort, versatility, and everyday wearability.
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7. Grounder High-Top Olive / Black
Military DNA meets modern durability. The Grounder High-Top is rugged, dependable, and built for the long haul. With a classic military colorway like Olive / Black, it’s a perfect everyday boot-sneaker hybrid. We originally developed the Grounder for U.S. soldiers in the 1940s, and it continues to be one of our most popular rugged sneakers today.
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8. Center High-Top Black / Sea Salt
A clean twist on a classic, the contrasting black upper and sea salt underfoot give this sneaker a vintage athletic look that customers loved all year long. The Center reimagined what canvas sneakers could be when it was first introduced in the 1940s, transforming them from flimsy footwear into practical athletic gear. It continues to be one of the most popular P.F. Flyers’ sneakers today.
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9. Center High-Top Black / Gum
This one earned its spot quietly and quickly. The Black / Gum pairing brings instant heritage appeal with just the right amount of contrast. It’s the innovation that harkened in the golden age of hoops, built with the same patented Posture Foundation insole.
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10. Grounder High-Top Black / Black
Stealthy, strong, and built for anything, the all-black Grounder continues to be a bestseller thanks to its unbeatable traction, tough upper, and signature P.F. Flyers comfort. It’s low profile with high utility, giving you Grounder toughness in an everyday silhouette: perfect for anyone who loves function without sacrificing flexibility.
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These pairs are your favorites for a reason. And if you don’t own one yet, then consider it a sign.
Shop our best-selling sneakers before they’re gone this holiday season.
