Dream Big
With Aerosoles and White Mountain Footwear Group now in the portfolio, Alen Mamrout, CEO of American Exchange Group, is bullish about the growth of those businesses and the category overall.
Q&A
Deep Impact
Manitobah CEO Greg Tunney and Chief Impact Officer Sean McCormick are leading the mukluks brand into the lifestyle stratosphere—all while supporting Indigenous communities across North America every step of the way.
A Real Gem
Tom Berry, president and CEO of Ecco Americas, on how the Danish brand’s intrinsic qualities serve as a beacon for today’s modern family.
The Right Fit
Brad Gebhard, CEO of Propét Footwear, lays out the road map for the sizes-and-widths brand to reach the next level.
Good Times
With a fifth brand just added to the portfolio and business humming along, Kevin Bosco, president of Bos. & Co., is feeling good about the family-owned business and the industry overall.
Brothers in Arms
Joe and Daniel Safdeye, managers of SCL Footwear, on seizing the opportunities that have helped double the business since the pandemic.
Method Man
Jason Brooks, CEO of Rocky Brands, looks to a bright future, guiding a company that has doubled in size and is setting its sights on the $1 billion sales mark.
Full Gallop
Ron Owens, vice president and brand manager of Dingo, a division of Dan Post Boot Company, on why his latest run—in a career of big runs—is poised to be the biggest yet.
Full Circle
Glenn Barrett, founder and CEO of OrthoLite, is celebrating the components company’s 25th anniversary by launching a game-changing midsole material. The party is just getting started.
Sound Strategy
Karl Moehring, CEO of Washington Shoe Company, makers of Chooka, Western Chief and Staheekum, on the power of corporate culture, managing through supply chain chaos and marching toward the $100 million sales goal.
