Independent since 1906, New Balance makes footwear, apparel, and accessories for people on the move. Its stores stand apart through personalized, one-on-one service focused on helping customers find the right fit, while the company also supports sport and positive change in communities around the world.
SoleTechFamily-owned since 1946, SoleTech grew from the M. Jaffe Company into a longstanding supplier to the American footwear trade. It was an early U.S. pioneer in sourcing from the Far East and developed particular expertise in EVA components for athletic footwear, while also serving shoe-repair and orthopedic professionals. Based in Massachusetts with a New Hampshire distribution center, the company now supports footwear businesses through manufacturing, sourcing, and established international supplier relationships.ELMHURST, NY
Tru-Mold ShoesSince 1955, Buffalo-based Tru-Mold Shoes has made custom-molded orthopedic footwear and support braces for patients with individual foot and mobility needs. The family-run company combines CAD/CAM scanning and design with more than 25 construction and quality-check steps, followed by handcrafted assembly by skilled technicians. Tru-Mold also repairs and refurbishes custom-molded shoes made at its factory, extending the life of its work.BUFFALO, NY
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