Ask and you shall receive! Roots Natural Footwear coming soon
Original leather goods have been at the heart of Roots since our inception in 1973 when we began by making leather shoes. It’s what first put Roots on the map.
In 1973, when Michael Budman and Don Green were laying the foundation for Roots, they went looking for someone who could make the shoe that would launch the business. They had the good fortune of meeting Jan Kowalewski who had a small family business, Boa Shoe Company, on College Street. Working with leather, especially making shoes, was in his blood. It was part of his family tradition.
The first store opened on August 15, 1973 in Toronto on Yonge Street. The shoes proved an instant hit. Within weeks, Roots was selling hundreds of pairs every day.
Within a few years, the factory was producing not only shoes but also a wide range of leather products including boots, bags, jackets and accessories. At one point, the factory was making 2,000 pairs of shoes a day, and even made Beaver Canoes.
Click here to read more about the history of Roots.
Since then, we've received many emails, calls and requests for Roots shoes:
"Do you still sell shoes?"
"Where can I buy Roots shoes?"
"When are you bringing back the negative-heel?"
You spoke and we listened.
Roots Natural Footwear Collection is launching this year and we wanted you to be the first to know.
Stay tuned as we give you all the details!
