The P.T. shoe, where P.T. stands for Physical Training, is an important part of the old school education system in India. This shoe was designed and manufactured starting in the 1950's to standardize the uniform of school children. To avoid any discrepancy between colour, race, creed and family income level, this shoe was made affordable and mandatory in the educational institutions across India. Fast replaced by major sportswear brands, this shoe lost popularity many years ago.