New 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.
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
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
Berkshire Hathaway Shoe HoldingsBerkshire Hathaway Shoe Holdings is the parent company of H. H. Brown and Justin Brands, whose affiliated businesses make footwear. H. H. Brown traces its shoemaking history to a factory west of Boston in 1883, while Justin Boots began as a custom boot shop in 1879; the group describes its brands as serving customers worldwide.MARTINSBURG, PA
Mega Brands GroupMega Brands Group is a New York-based accessories company with decades of sourcing, design, and manufacturing experience. It works with global brands and retailers to develop products for the whole family, managing programs from concept through delivery while balancing comfort, quality, and value.NEW YORK, NY