SAS (shoemakers)
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shoes |
| Predecessor | Bimbi Shoe Co. |
| Founded | San Antonio, Texas, USA (1976) |
| Founder | Terry Armstrong and Lew Hayden[1] [2] |
| Headquarters | 1717 SAS Drive, San Antonio, Texas, USA 78224 |
Key people | Nancy Richardson (CEO)[3] |
| Products | Shoes, Purses, socks, shoe care |
| Website | www |
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) is a Texas-based American footwear manufacturer located in San Antonio. The enterprise focuses on producing handcrafted shoes for both men and women. As a family-owned business, SAS primarily manufactures its footwear within Texas. Certain specialized tasks like hand stitching and hand lacing for select handbag designs are performed in Acuna, Mexico.Template:Fix/category[citation needed] However, the bulk of the shoe production occurs at two facilities situated in San Antonio and Del Rio, Texas.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
History
Established in 1976 by Terry Armstrong and Lew Hayden, San Antonio Shoemakers has built its reputation over several decades.
Products and availability
Renowned for their custom-crafted shoe lasts available in 88 women's sizes and 104 men's sizes, SAS emphasizes providing an optimal fit. Their footwear is retailed through SAS-branded stores across the United States and an additional eleven countries worldwide, alongside online sales channels. Additionally, their shoes are offered through various multi-brand shoe retailers.[4] In the comfort footwear segment, SAS competes primarily with brands such as Bostonian, Clarks, ECCO, and New Balance.[5]
Visitors can tour the SAS Shoe Factory and General Store located on San Antonio’s South Side near the junction of SW Military Drive and S. Zarzamora Street.[6]
Philanthropy
SAS is recognized for its commitment to supporting communities during critical times. Their volunteer group, known as the "Comfort and Support Team," travels to disaster-stricken regions to provide free footwear to those affected.
As stated on the SAS website, this team has supplied more than 14,000 pairs of shoes, along with additional essential items, to individuals impacted by natural calamities.
References
- ↑ "Obituary: SAS Shoes was the perfect fit for Armstrong". San Antonio Express-News. 12 November 2007. Archived from the original on 7 September 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ↑ "San Antonio Shoes - Our Heritage". SAS Shoemakers. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
- ↑ Santana, Steven (December 2, 2021). "San Antonio Shoemakers CEO makes list of most influential women". mySA. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ↑ Breithaupt, George (October 9, 2009). "National shoe store coming to Mount Vernon". Mount Vernon News. ISSN 0747-2099. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
- ↑ Lammi, Mike D. (February 17, 2009). "Fitting milestone: Shotwell family has owned Miller Shoe Parlor in Jackson for 50 years". Jackson Citizen Patriot. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
- ↑ "SAS Shoe Factory and General Store Factory Tour". FactoryToursUSA.com. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
External links
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