Eleven makes premium turf soccer shoes designed around the comfort and fit its founders wanted but could not find, led by the kangaroo-leather TF1 and refined TF1-A. Based in New York, the brand pairs wide, natural-feeling lasts with Vibram® Duratrek outsoles and cushioned drop-in midsoles, and also brings back the traditional goalkeeper cap in lightweight Supplex® nylon. Its shoes use LWG-certified kangaroo leather.
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Aurora Shoe CoIn Aurora, New York, a small group of artisans handmakes leather shoes one pair at a time, carrying on a craft tradition built around comfort and durability. Aurora Shoe Co. keeps production in-house and uses locally sourced American materials, while its repair service—including resoling—helps keep its shoes in use for years. The shop’s deliberately small, maker-run operation is powered in part by local solar energy and serves as a practical expression of its commitment to ethical, sustainable production.KING FERRY, NY
StorelliStorelli is a Brooklyn soccer company founded in 2010 by Italian soccer player Claudio Storelli, a biophysics PhD, and an action-sports industrial designer. The idea began in an apartment basement after the founders saw players repeatedly leave games injured, and it remains known for building protection directly into soccer gear for players who refuse to choose between safety and performance. More than 1 million units have been sold.BROOKLYN, NY
Voot LLCBorn from a New York City closet mishap, Voot LLC makes flexible boot shapers that keep stored boots upright, crease-free, and ventilated. After three years of testing and prototypes, the company developed inserts for everything from knee-high fashion boots to sturdier mid-calf styles. Voot uses American plastic materials and manufactures its boot shapers entirely in the USA.New York, NY
Der-Dau Custom Made Boots & Shoes, IncFounded in New York more than 50 years ago by master craftsman Jose Der, Der-Dau Custom Made Boots & Shoes handcrafts custom riding boots in the United States. Still family-owned and now operated under the guidance of Jose’s son, Joseph, the company combines traditional leather artistry with modern fit and performance requirements for equestrians. Its boots have long been associated with major horse shows, including the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, and have been worn by riders ranging from dedicated amateurs to Olympic medal winners.BROOKLYN, NY