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Sustainable Shoes Made in America
Shoes are only as strong as the earth they have to stand on. We design footwear to increase the number of footprints left upon this world, while le...
Newbie to SOM Footwear Company
My experience as a new team member of SOM Footwear: I have to tell you this is my first experience working in this industry. I’ve worked for a larg...
How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.
Disclaimer: Shirley Miller has been a long-time customer. She joined the team later by becoming SOM Super Editor. There is no one like her to give ...
2019 The Year Of The Foot: Get To Know Your Feet
This is the first in a series of posts throughout the year that are meant to help provide you with information to help you care for your feet. We are starting with the basics and will go more in-depth as the year moves along. Future posts will address topics such as muscle care, common foot problems and how to deal with them, how to properly fit shoes, and so much more.
SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes
The team at SOM have always had the idea that our shoes are a versatile minimalist shoe that can be worn for numerous activities. We found out that...
What Makes SOM Footwear Unique?
SOM Footwear is a unique company located in Montrose, CO. Besides making shoes made in the USA, there are also some amazing qualities that make S...
Colorado Made Sneakers to Fit Your Lifestyle
SOM sneakers may be barefoot inspired, but they are also heavily influenced by the environment in which they were created: the stunning scenery of ...
What Made in USA Means
Many people discover SOM Footwear because they are looking specifically for shoes made in the USA. While there are a handful of shoe companies maki...
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...
The Truth About "Buying Local"
By: Tammy Kulpa
Before you read this, I'd like to do a quick exercise. Put your phone down or walk away from your computer and grab any 5 items th...