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Backpacking in Lightweight, Barefoot-Inspired Shoes

Backpacking in Lightweight, Barefoot-Inspired Shoes

If you are looking for footwear that you can wear to work, on the trail AND for a night out, SOMs might be just what you’re looking for...
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...

AMERICAN MADE MATERIALS- WHY AREN’T WE ALL USING THEM?! - JAN 26 2015

Posted by Tammy Kulpa on January 26, 2015 Sustainability and the Availability of Materials You can probably guess the benefits of using material ...

DO YOUR TOOTSIES HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS? -JAN. 12, 2015

Posted by Tammy Kulpa on January 12, 2015 SOM knows that not everyone has happy feet! Our versatile fashion sneakers take every little piggy into ...

LOOKING BACK- OUR PROGRESS, IMPROVEMENTS AND INNOVATION- JAN. 5, 2015

Posted by Olivier Marchal on January 05, 2015 As we start the new year, it's time to look back and analyze the progress that the SOM Footwear Tea...

FOR THE LOVE OF FEET

Posted by Ms. Julie Carlene on September 04, 2014 “Natural healing” studies show that the human body has an innate ability to heal itself; it doe...

POWER OF THE PEOPLE

Posted by Ms. Jules Carlene on September 04, 2014 We hear a lot about “buying local” and favoring “U.S. made goods”.  Many people are aware that ...

SHOEMAKING IS A PROCESS

Posted by Ms. Jules Carlene on August 07, 2014  Olie Marchal, stands in front of a batch of shoes waiting to be soled. Shoemaking is a process.Any...

SPOTLIGHT ON SPL COLORADO SNEAKER!

The sneaker, he sneaks.  The SPL Colorado SOM sneakers loves music, 80's in particular.It wasn't surprising to see that they are influenced by w...

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...

FINAL PHASE OF SOM SNEAKERS!

Posted by Ms.Jules Carlene on August 06, 2014 Finishing touches are being made to the first run of shoes here at SOM Footwear. We are happy to anno...