Founded in Brooklyn in 2023 by career footwear designer Mathew Drazic, AGENCY Footwear makes general-purpose sneakers for activists and others who want everyday comfort without the usual consumer-industry compromises. The small shop uses plant-based and recycled materials, and its partnership with The Gathering for Justice sends net proceeds from its sneaker collection toward equity and justice work. Drazic brings experience from New Balance, Diesel, Converse and Rykä to a brand built around peaceful action and sustainability.
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Deja Shoe CoFounded by Julie Lewis in the early 1990s, Deja Shoe Co. is known for making footwear that turns discarded materials into something useful. Its original unisex flip-flop reflects that purpose, while planned Holy Cow sandals extend the company’s social mission to naturally deceased-cow leather and marginalized workers in India.CINCINNATI, OH
Made+Founded in Annapolis, Made+ designs and produces American-made performance footwear, apparel, and accessories for movement from the Chesapeake Bay to everyday life. The vertically integrated brand grew from a vision to reimagine footwear manufacturing, keeping design, development, and production close at hand while using recycled materials and responsible sourcing. Its Annapolis retail store also serves as a hub for customization, sustainability, and community.ANNAPOLIS, MD
Faryl RobinLaunched from Faryl Robin Gilston’s New York City studio apartment, Faryl Robin develops private-label footwear for brands and retailers. Founded more than two decades ago, the company is female-founded and built around Gilston’s mission to create shoes that empower women. Its work combines footwear design with a distinctly women-centered point of view.NEW YORK, NY
Moolah KicksFounded in New York City in 2020 by Natalie White, Moolah Kicks makes performance basketball sneakers engineered specifically for the female foot. The brand says its hoopers shape the designs through wear testing and collaboration, and it has grown to more than 500 stores, with shoes worn by WNBA players and AAU teams. Moolah Kicks focuses exclusively on women’s basketball, reinvesting its revenue in equipment, marketing, and sponsorships for female players.