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Colorado Pride
"If I can't make my shoes here in the USA, then I won't make them at all"
-Olie Marchal, SOM Footwear founder
Choosing to make sneakers here in...
3 Tips for Buying American for the Holidays
According to ABC News, the average American will spend an estimated $700 on holiday gifts and treats this year. If each of us spent just $64 out of...
Vegan VS. Synthetic Materials- which one wins?
By Tammy K.
One common question that we receive is "are your shoes vegan"? Vegan products are highly sought after because they are made up of plant...
4 home made gifts that don't suck
Let's face it, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year but it can also be stressful. With less hours of daylight, the pressure to find the p...
How to rock sneakers all winter long
Winter is coming and a lot of people are wondering how our sneakers perform in the cold. In some areas, big clunky snow boots are inevitable but in...
Holiday Gift Giving Guide
'Tis the season of giving. Why not give the gift of comfort this year? With a natural foot shaped sole (wide toe box) and lightweight design, SOM ...
Product Spotlight: SP-L3
The SP-L3 is our best selling shoe to date. Our product spotlight will take a closer look at the fan favorite adventure ready shoe.
History-
The o...
4 tips for a healthier Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks while surrounded by friends and family. For most of us, it's also a day to indulge! Turkey, stuffing, mashed p...
Small Business Saturday
We are all familiar with Black Friday, but have you heard about Small Business Saturday?
Small Business Saturday is celebrated the Saturday follow...
Looking For Durable and Comfortable Shoes?
By Nathalie Bouchard
SOM Footwear is a new brand in the shoe industry and we mostly sell online. We are grateful to live in a small community, in...
The Yogi & Yogini Gift Guide (Made in America, of course!)
Does your yoga apparel need a little refreshing? This holiday season, we are loving these American made brands.
For men-
Whether you're into the "b...
Are "wide" shoes always the answer?
Note: you can see a newer blog post asking this same question of this post here.
We receive a lot of questions regarding shoes with "wide" widths....