Launched 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.
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.
Juno JonesFounded by Emily Soloby after she saw the lack of safety footwear that women would actually want to wear, Juno Jones makes ASTM-certified safety boots and work shoes designed around women’s feet. Emily and her husband Ryan drew on their experience running a national truck and heavy-equipment safety training firm, creating practical footwear for workers who need protection without giving up comfort or style. The company also works to make women in construction, transportation, engineering, and other traditionally male fields feel seen and equipped for the job.316210PHILADELPHIA, PA
Next Step GroupNew York-based Next Step Group develops and manufactures fashion footwear abroad through a portfolio of lifestyle brands. Its labels range from the long-running Cover Girl, which dates to 1957, to Cushionaire’s comfort-focused styles and Jazzberry’s trend-led footwear, giving the company a distinct mix of established and contemporary fashion identities.NEW YORK, NY
E.S. Originals, IncEstablished in 1954, E.S. Originals, Inc. imports and produces branded and private-label footwear for men, women, and children. Based around its Midtown Manhattan headquarters and showrooms, the company coordinates design and production through offices and facilities across China, with millions of pairs crafted and shipped annually. Its long-running portfolio spans recognizable fashion and lifestyle labels while retaining a hands-on private-label development process from initial design through production.New York, NY