Sandra set out to handcraft a pair of brightly colored, soft-soled leather shoes for young Robert. She was pleased to discover that the shoes seemed to improve his balance, because the soft soles allowed him to “feel” the floor while he toddled about. Sandra decided to name the shoes after her son. “Robeez” shoes were born.

Going to Market

Sandra began to wonder: if these high quality soft-soled shoes worked so well for Robert, perhaps other mothers around North America would find them a good product for their children’s developing feet.

So Sandra decided to hand-stitch 20 pairs of her footwear and attend the 1994 Vancouver Gift Show trade exhibition. The response? Overwhelming. The orders flooded in and she signed up 15 retailers ready to sell her product.

Sandra threw herself into production. Her home’s basement became Robeez Footwear’s early headquarters and she quickly immersed herself into learning all there was to know about leather, cutting, sewing, design, sales and distribution. It was the beginning of an incredible growth story.

Growing Strong

To keep up with the booming sales, Sandra hired her first sales representative in March 1995 and by May 1997, Robeez was online. The company moved out of Sandra’s basement in May 1999 and into their first commercial space. Since then, the company has relocated and expanded into larger premises to accommodate the rapidly expanding operations.

In August 2001, sales topped $1.2 million Canadian and doubled by the following year. Today, sales surpass the $15 million mark and continue to grow at an outstanding pace.

In 2003, Sandra established the Robeez Heart & Sole program, which donates much-needed children’s footwear to non-profit societies and charities throughout the world.

Robeez Footwear Today

Sandra could not have predicted the phenomenal success the company has enjoyed. Today, Robeez is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of soft-soled leather footwear for newborns to four-year-olds. Robeez Footwear now has close to 400 employees and sells shoes in over 4,500 stores in countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia and parts of Asia.

The company carries over 70 designs of shoes and, in 2004, introduced their newest line of footwear for all-season warmth – fleece-lined Booties.

From the very first pair of shoes Sandra lovingly crafted, she did so with a caring ethic, developing a quality product that put her child first. Today, that same ethic is upheld in every pair of Robeez footwear and in all aspects of the company.

Phone Us

Our customer service representatives are available to assist by phone,

Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM EST.

Consumer Inquiries phone: 1-800-929-2649

Wholesale Account Inquiries phone: 1-800-955-5510

Credit Inquiries phone: 1-800-428-6581

Write to Us

robeez.com Customer Service

4200 South A Street

Richmond, IN 47374

Europe

Our customer service representatives are available to assist by phone,

Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00 CET.

Email: info@robeez.co.uk

Phone:

Austria : 0800 298 130

Belgium : 0800 717 21

Denmark : 8088 8717

France : 0800 906 200

Germany : 0800 180 7609

Ireland : 1800 635 091

Italy : 0800 298 130

Netherlands : 0800 022 1643

Spain : 900 987 110

Switzerland : 0800 561 676

UK : 0800-587-5610

Europe : +31 72 5718100,

Web site: www.robeez.co.uk

Media Contact

North America

Malinda Freitas

Malinda_freitas@striderite.com

Europe

Claire Milwid

cmilwid@robeez.com

France

Bureau de presse Keep in Touch

Delfine Bourguignon et Cyril Demeulle

01 45 72 12 47

rp@keepintouch.fr

Sandra set out to handcraft a pair of brightly colored, soft-soled leather shoes for young Robert. She was pleased to discover that the shoes seemed to improve his balance, because the soft soles allowed him to “feel” the floor while he toddled about. Sandra decided to name the shoes after her son. “Robeez” shoes were born. Going to Market Sandra began to wonder: if these high quality soft-soled shoes worked so well for Robert, perhaps other mothers around North America would find them a good product for their children’s developing feet. So Sandra decided to hand-stitch 20 pairs of her footwear and attend the 1994 Vancouver Gift Show trade exhibition. The response? Overwhelming. The orders flooded in and she signed up 15 retailers ready to sell her product. Sandra threw herself into production. Her home’s basement became Robeez Footwear’s early headquarters and she quickly immersed herself into learning all there was to know about leather, cutting, sewing, design, sales and distribution. It was the beginning of an incredible growth story.Growing Strong To keep up with the booming sales, Sandra hired her first sales representative in March 1995 and by May 1997, Robeez was online. The company moved out of Sandra’s basement in May 1999 and into their first commercial space. Since then, the company has relocated and expanded into larger premises to accommodate the rapidly expanding operations. In August 2001, sales topped $1.2 million Canadian and doubled by the following year. Today, sales surpass the $15 million mark and continue to grow at an outstanding pace. In 2003, Sandra established the Robeez Heart & Sole program, which donates much-needed children’s footwear to non-profit societies and charities throughout the world. Robeez Footwear Today Sandra could not have predicted the phenomenal success the company has enjoyed. Today, Robeez is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of soft-soled leather footwear for newborns to four-year-olds. Robeez Footwear now has close to 400 employees and sells shoes in over 4,500 stores in countries throughout North America, Europe, Australia and parts of Asia. The company carries over 70 designs of shoes and, in 2004, introduced their newest line of footwear for all-season warmth – fleece-lined Booties. From the very first pair of shoes Sandra lovingly crafted, she did so with a caring ethic, developing a quality product that put her child first. Today, that same ethic is upheld in every pair of Robeez footwear and in all aspects of the company. Phone UsOur customer service representatives are available to assist by phone,Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM EST. Consumer Inquiries phone: 1-800-929-2649 Wholesale Account Inquiries phone: 1-800-955-5510 Credit Inquiries phone: 1-800-428-6581 Write to Us robeez.com Customer Service 4200 South A StreetRichmond, IN 47374EuropeOur customer service representatives are available to assist by phone, Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00 CET. Email: info@robeez.co.uk Phone: Austria : 0800 298 130 Belgium : 0800 717 21 Denmark : 8088 8717 France : 0800 906 200 Germany : 0800 180 7609 Ireland : 1800 635 091 Italy : 0800 298 130 Netherlands : 0800 022 1643 Spain : 900 987 110 Switzerland : 0800 561 676 UK : 0800-587-5610Europe : +31 72 5718100, Web site: www.robeez.co.uk Media ContactNorth America Malinda FreitasMalinda_freitas@striderite.comEuropeClaire Milwidcmilwid@robeez.com France Bureau de presse Keep in TouchDelfine Bourguignon et Cyril Demeulle01 45 72 12 47rp@keepintouch.fr