Model Name: Empire Model Number: BMEMPLV-001 Material: Synthetic Color: Black Condition: New with box Width: Medium (D, M) Born and bred on the streets of New York, British Knights was founded in 1983. It first started as a line of boat shoes and eventually became the sneaker underdog. From underdog to changing the face of the sneaker industry, the brand blasted into the scene with bright colors, chunky soles, and new styles.