Born 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.
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Puelche DryerBorn in New York’s Adirondack mountains from engineer Larry Hinkey’s search for a less cluttered mudroom, Puelche Dryer makes wall-mounted and portable boot and gear dryers. Its patented pegs retract into the unit when not in use, while warm air dries boots, gloves, shoes and helmets without the usual tangle of protruding pipes. Made in the USA from durable metal construction, Puelche dryers are also built in custom configurations for homes, mountain properties and sports teams.GLENS FALLS, 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
New York OMCFounded in 2015 by former American Shoe Corporation general managers Vadim Yatsunsky and Sergey Prokhorov, New York OMC makes custom orthopedic devices and therapeutic footwear in the USA. From its Bronx operation, the company produces custom AFOs, molded shoes and walkers for practitioners and podiatrists, with scan-file ordering designed to simplify the process. Its team brings more than 20 years of experience serving the orthopedic medical community.BRONX, NY
U-Lace No-Tie Sneaker LacesCreated by problem-solver Tim Talley after a 2008 inspiration trip through Harajuku fashion, U-Lace is a USA-owned company based in Mount Vernon, New York. It is known for developing the modular no-tie shoelace category, helping people of all ages turn sneakers into colorful, easy slip-ons.ROCHESTER, NY