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The Small Business Edge: Support with Every Shoe

Where does your money go after it leaves your hand? Does it stay within your community? Does it benefit those responsible for the goods or services...
Eight Years of Barefoot Inspiration

Eight Years of Barefoot Inspiration

Life begins on bare feet, and through these unimpeded steps, inspiration struck Sense of Motion Footwear’s CEO, Olivier (Olie) Marchal, and his wif...
Colorado Sewn Into Every Shoe

Colorado Sewn Into Every Shoe

Building a bridge between company and customer is as critical to a startup business as strengthening this bridge when the business grows and expand...
Mary Beth Prodromides, crossfit world champion wears american-made in colorado barefoot-feel minimalist shoes by SOM Footwear

Serving the Champion in You: From Colorado-Made sneakers to a World CrossFit Athlete

SOM Footwear has recently teamed up with Mary Beth Prodromides, a four-time World CrossFit Masters Champion, to promote our ‘made in Colorado’ foot...
Standing on Solid Ground

Standing on Solid Ground

How much do you think about your shoes: their weight, shape, where they were made? For most of my life, footwear fell into two categories: dress sh...
Newbie to SOM Footwear Company

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.

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 ...
What Makes SOM Footwear Unique?

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

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

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...

SOM GOES TO THE MARKETS!

Posted by Ms.Jules Carlene on August 06, 2014 Norwood Farm and craft Fair, July 2014. Two of our long-time supporters rejoice at the market to fi...