In early 2001 Miz Mooz was born as a private label brand, carried exclusively in a small chain of stores in New York City and San Francisco. Over the next three years Miz Mooz created a buzz in the shoe industry, and many small boutiques began to seek the fresh, unique collection.
Flash forward to 2011. Miz Mooz is now available in the best boutiques, specialty shops, and department stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as across Europe, Japan, Taiwan ,and Australia, and has become a brand recognized for high quality, affordable, and most importantly, fun shoes. Miz Mooz continues to make their shoes by hand, designing with a unique and joyful sensibility, and are committed to bringing you eclectic, fashionable, and comfortable shoes year after year. |
From humble beginnings as a small, New York based, private label, to their status today, Miz Mooz has always remained committed to the principle that fashion and comfort can happily coexist. They believe that their shoes are a reflection of the people that wear them - playful, eclectic, perhaps a bit quirky (who isn’t), but most of all, FUN! |
The life of a shoe is an exciting one, bringing together many different elements from all over the globe. Born as a drawing in our New York office, the 'shoe' (concept) moves to Italy, where experienced shoemakers design the last ( a piece of wood that gives shape to the shoe, a skeleton) which then moves to our factories. Materials are sourced from the highest quality tanneries and manufacturers, the pattern is cut, and the shoe begins to take shape. Once approved, the shoe is produced and sent to boutiques throughout the world. From there it ends up on the feet and in the closets of our faithful following.
Miz Mooz shoes are by no means 'perfect.' Every pair we produce is handcrafted, using the highest quality hand worked leathers. The finishing often results in subtle variations in color, design, and texture. Rather than being imperfections, these variations highlight the unique and natural characteristics of the leather used. They are what gives each pair of shoes its authenticity and character, and it is these traits that make Miz Mooz stand out. |