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 an American shoe manufacturer based in San Antonio, Texas. The company specializes in handcrafted men's and women's shoes. They are a family-owned company which manufactures their shoes in Texas. Some shoe operations, such as hand stitching and hand lacing, are done in Acuna, Mexico on a few select SAS handbag styles.[citation needed] The majority of shoe operations are conducted at two US based factories in San Antonio, Texas and Del Rio, Texas.[citation needed]
History
[edit]San Antonio Shoemakers was founded in 1976 by Terry Armstrong and Lew Hayden.
Products and availability
[edit]SAS is best known for their hand-crafted shoe forms, in 88 ladies' sizes and 104 men's sizes, to provide a suitable fit. SAS shoes are sold at SAS branded retail locations across the United States and in 11 additional countries, as well as online. Their products are also available in numerous multi-line shoe stores.[4] SAS's primary competitors in the comfort shoe market are: Bostonian, Clarks, ECCO, and New Balance.[5]
The SAS Shoe Factory and General Store, located on the South Side of San Antonio near the intersection of SW Military Drive and S. Zarzamora Street, offers a factory tour.[6]
Philanthropy
[edit]SAS has been known to give back to the community in times of need. A team of volunteers from SAS, their "Comfort and Support Team" visit disaster areas to fit victims with free shoes when they are in need.
According to the SAS website, the Comfort and Support Team has donated over 14,000 pairs of shoes so far, along with other necessities, to victims of natural disasters.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
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