I had a pair of white ones. If I recall correctly mine were $3.00.

Sneakers were so cheap back than.

They were made of stretch fabric. Even the laces were stretchy. I still wear mine.

Balloons were a Thomacan Shoe Store bran...I used to have a pair of Balloons that were Reebok 5411 knock offs....LOL

hilly zee, id love to see yours! does anyone know where to find them?

they were the best! i just tried finding them online. the closest i've come across is the keds brand.

Had a blue pair especially for a school trip to D.C. First day of the trip, I spilled chocolate milk on them.

These shoes were my fav. I also had the high top ankle tennis shoes. I wish I could find a pair now.

Does anyone know if we can still buy them???

I USED TO BUY THE BALLOON SNEAKERS AT K MART. LUCKILY I GOT DUPLICATES OF ALL THE COLORS. I ALWAYS BOUGHT THE ONES THAT HAD THE ZIPPER CLOSURES. I BOUGHT THEM AS RECENTLY AS 2008 AND STILL HAVE AT LEAST 8 PRS OF THEM - EVERY COLOR THAT THEY OFFERED. HAVEN'T SEEN THEM THE PAST FEW TIMES I'VE BEEN AT K MART. THEY WERE/ARE MY FAVORITE SHOES.

I remember that there were Balloon hightops that were a different color on the inside if you rolled the top down.

had a pair of canvas ones and loved them wish they still made them had the hi top version too made by candie's

I also had a pair, not the high top, of the Candies. I loved them. They actually fit me better than the other brands. Does anyone know what the Candies model number was or where to find them?

Anyone else put friendship beads around their balloons??? ;o)

I still love these - they are cut narrow and fit my narrow feet - I can't wear Keds. Every two years I spend $8 or $9 at Kmart - they are my beach shoes. Pink or white, whatever I can find. :)

i love these shoes! no support for the flat footed. i have a pair of blue denum with an elastic blue and white band and a zip up front. looking for more...

I wore these shoes for ever. My dad used to say they were bad for my feet because they had no support. Bought a pair last year a Kmart. No way can I wear them now I need the support!!:))

My mom wants me to buy her a pair!!!! Hers are wearing out. Help!

i love balloon sneakers .i can not find any .i AM NOW WEARING FLIP FLOPS ,because nothing feels good on my feet anymore.

I still have a well worn out pair of black balloon sneakers and I still wear them. My white ones bit the dust long ago. Anyone know of anything that is comparable?

My grandmother wants a new pair of these, she has been wearing the same pair forever an swears by them-- I need help finding a pair of white lace up size 8 to surprise her with!!

i love these shoes.. ive been looking forever for them.. i use to wear them at school. they go with everything.. i would really want a pair if any one can help me find them.. i want my daughter to wear them to see how comfy they are lol.

I use to work at Thom McAn in Boston in the 80s. The Ballons shoes came in slip-ons and lace ups. The white Ballons were the most popular pair of shoes in the store. Every salesperson knew the stock number by heart. I believe we sold the shoes at 9.99 or 12.99. I wish I would have stocked up on them when I was working. I found this site because I saw a skechers commercial that reminded me of Ballons # 79816.

I have been looking for the white canvas balloon sneakers forever....Is there a place to buy them? the white canvas at kmart are not the same, jc penny had a brand similiar in comfort but i cant think of the name of them ..

I just bought a pair of tan ones for $2.00 at my local thrift store!

Just listed a pair of new, white on ebay. Search for balloons sneakers thom mcan.

i have a black zip up pair and i love them so much. but they are kind of fading and ripped i don't know where to get another pai just like them (^0^)bring them back, bring the awesome shoes back :(

Hello! I love the black balloons...Pls I need to know where I can find them in Florida, Miami Or any website? Anyone know for which material is made? TKS !

I really miss those shoes . I use to buy 5 or 6 pairs at a time . They felt great on my feet . I can't understand why such a well selling shoe was discontinued . Mine were candies ,then hanes her way came out with them . How do you get in touch with these company's so they might consider putting them back on the market .

I loved them. Where can I buy shoes like them?

I remember like yesterday when I went downtown to the Thom Mcann store and purchased my cute pink balloons sneakers. I love them & I took excellent care of them & I still have them are at least 30 years old I brought them around 1985 or 86.

who do you contact about making those shoes again . I would buy 50 pairs . They are the only shoes that feel good on my feet . They should bring them back . They sold well .

I loved the candies sneakers! If I could find them I would buy 20 or.They were the Best!

I've been looking for them for the past two years, haven't found them. They were the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. If I ever get my hands on where to buy them, I'm getting 5 pairs.

I have a brand new pair of Balloon white canvas sneakers if anyone is looking. Never worn, size 7, slingback type heel. Wish I could send picture.

I have a pair of white leather Balloons. I bought them on March 30,1999. I still wear them 3-4 times a week. Obviously, I still love them! I want more!

Kat, I would be interested in the Ballon Shoes can you email me. lacoxva@gmail.com

Good news for all of you! These shoes are now being made under the name of Easyhoppers Crissy and you can find them at shoeshow.com. They currently have 5 colors available in many, many sizes as well as in medium and wide widths. Only 12.99 for the white and black ones!!

The website and shoes listed above this comment are exactly like the Balloon's I used to wear!! I have ordered 4 pairs, I will let you know how they are when I receive them!!! So fricken excited, I have been looking for years!!

Thanks Bonnie! I just ordered 2 pair from Shoe Show. 12.99 each. I can't wait to get them!!!

I worked at Thom McAn in the 80s. I can testify to the truth of your comment — we knew all of the stock numbers by heart. Crazy thing is that Thom McAn was successfully sued by LA Gear for copying their shoes and calling them Thom McAn balloons! See https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/988/1117/142124/.