While I might hurt some feelings here, I have to say that Florsheim (before it started collaborating) made the 1st, ugliest-shoe-ever, which was called “Reva” and is pictured directly below in black and burgundy. This is the shoe that everyone’s great grandfather owned and LOVED!!! Then they discontinued it, which was probably the second smartest thing they have ever done.
The act, though, that surpasses it for brightest idea is their recent collaboration with the fashion label, Duckie Brown. And what better way to save a company, that’s older than the dust on you grandfather’s bookshelf, then by hiring young fresh designers to update the looks and presentation of your fading product?? (Remember the Sebago post?) I applaud their decision though. Duckie Brown has not only brought them back from the dead but has completely revamped their whole ‘look,’ allowing Florsheim to now be considered chic and the type of product carried at designer fashion stores such as Barneys New York!
What I love about these collaborations is the fact that they usually bring something new and exciting to the shoe industry. Because a lot of these companies that are taking this step were previously so out of touch with what was going on and what customers ‘today’ wanted that it became time for them to either ‘do’ or ‘die.’ But the ‘doing’ usually involves a huge transition in the way that the product is now going to be perceived and who it is going to be purchased by. This, in turn, amounts to a great deal of risk for the company. Not only does it change their customer base, it could completely destroy their already fading image if not done properly.
I guarantee you that the same crowd that bought Florsheim and Sebago before are no longer the same crowd that purchases them now. I can tell you this because I would have never dreamed of buying either one but yet I acquired a pair of the Sebago’s and hope to get a couple more and the same for Florsheim + Duckie Brown. And I can really bet that the people who used to wear Florsheim products, like the Reva, look at these new Duckie Brown styles and think that the world has gone mad. But the reality of it, is that the world has gone back to sane, creating things that are unique and stylish allowing for a large step in the direction of better fashion!
So if the company manages to create a successful collaboration, much like Florsheim and Sebago, they then have the ability to come back stronger than ever!!!
Visit Florsheim and get your favourite pair of shoes today!
Category: Department Store
Figleaves
About FigLeaves.com
FigLeaves.com is the online home of FigLeaves, a company that says they are a one-stop shop for swimwear, beachwear, and other underwear needs for both men and women.
How Does It Work?
According to their website, FigLeaves.com has a staff with years of insider knowledge when it comes to swimwear and underwear, which is why they know what it takes to create the perfect fit, and they promise to deliver on that every time.
They promise that since their apparel ranges from A to K cup sizes, they offer products for all women, whatever their shape, size, and style, and they handpick the items they carry from more than 200 different beloved brands. But this company also creates their own in house collections that are completely exclusive to their website.
Customers who are interested in going through their current inventory to see what items they have now are welcome to go through their categories, including Lingerie, Nightwear, Swimwear, Activewear, Men’s, and Clearance.
Cost/Price Plans
Because this company sells such a wide variety of products, there is no one single price or price range that customers should expect to find for the products that are sold here, especially when you take into consideration sales or promotions which may take place throughout the year, or new items that may be added to their inventory during that same time. All prices will be clearly displayed on their website before you submit your purchase, however.
Refund Policy
This company does provide their customers with a Refund Policy, saying that customers are welcome to return their products as long as they are still in new, unused condition and customers are able to physically get it back to their warehouse within 38 days of the date of delivery as indicated by the delivery invoice.
Unfortunately the website does say that some items will be non-returnable, but that these items will be clearly stated on their product page before customers ever finalize their purchase. In addition, hosiery, body care, beauty products, and candles cannot be returned after they are opened.
Customer Service Contact Info
Customers who wish to speak with Customer Service about their questions, concerns, or complaints can do so by phone at 866-751-2589 or by email at [email protected].
Reputation
Unfortunately this company does seem to have mixed reviews from their customers, with many of the unhappy customers detailing what they believed to be poor Customer Service when they wanted to return a product they were not satisfied with.
These complaints essentially said that their company argued with providing refunds, claiming that the return process was not correctly followed or that they were not obligated to provide a full refund for the item.
Concerned customers who are interested in ordering from this company will want to speak to their Customer Service in advance to get a full explanation of this policy and how to follow it for a successful refund process. Visit FigLeaves to find out more today.
Ecco
True passion is essential to making great shoes. From design to production and retail, we apply the utmost attention to detail. ECCO builds its success on uncompromising quality, innovative technology and design. Throughout our history, our philosophy has been to make shoes that are shaped to fit the foot, not the other way around. This is who we are.
OUR VISION IS TO BE THE LEADING PREMIUM BRAND FOR SHOES AND LEATHER GOODS
OUR VALUES
At ECCO we are guided by respect for our heritage, our call for innovation, our quest for excellence, our dedication to care, and our passion.
We care about creating and maintaining strong, positive relationships with our colleagues, our partners, our customers and the societies in which we live and work with respect for diversity.
Our work is based on quality craftsmanship, and we challenge convention in our strive for uniqueness.
We care about creating and maintaining strong, positive relationships with our colleagues, our partners, our customers and the societies in which we live and work with respect for diversity.
Our work is based on quality craftsmanship, and we challenge convention in our strive for uniqueness.
OUR TECHNOLOGY
FLUIDFORM™ TECHNOLOGY
Developed by ECCO over three decades, FLUIDFORM™ is a technology that enables us to create ergonomically advanced soles. By injecting a resilient, shock-absorbent material directly into the shoe mould, we bond the sole to the upper instantly and seamlessly, without the compromises common with glued or stitched assemblies. The result is a reliable and durable union between the upper and the sole unit, which offers a finely-tuned balance of cushioning and rebound.
OUR HISTORY
AMBITION WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Karl Toosbuy – the founder of ECCO – had a dream. He wanted to own a shoe factory and run his own business. Trained from an early age as a shoemaker, he gradually rose through the ranks and by his early 30’ies was managing a shoe factory in Copenhagen. The business, however, was not his.
The family decided to give up the security of a regular job, sell their home and move to Bredebro on the west coast of Denmark, just north of the German border. Karl and Birte Toosbuy and their 5-year-old daughter, Hanni, rented a small house and took over an empty factory built by the local community to help create jobs in what was a predominantly agricultural town.
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO THE BREAKTHROUGH
The family decided to give up the security of a regular job, sell their home and move to Bredebro on the west coast of Denmark, just north of the German border. Karl and Birte Toosbuy and their 5-year-old daughter, Hanni, rented a small house and took over an empty factory built by the local community to help create jobs in what was a predominantly agricultural town.
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO THE BREAKTHROUGH
Farmland stretched for miles around the small factory building on the outskirts of Bredebro where Birte and Karl Toosbuy had assembled a small team to get production up and running. Initially limited to ladies’ shoes under the Venus brand, it was a tough start. The Toosbuys worked extremely long hours, tackled endless problems and sometimes doubted whether they would succeed.
The first real breakthrough came in the late 1970s when ECCO’s designer Ejnar Truelsen created the “JOKE”. This was followed by a series of other revolutionary shoes, some of which are still in production today. Karl Toosbuy bought his first direct injection machine to apply high-tech production technology to the business. So confident was he in the machine that he bought a second one before the results from the first had materialised.
Visit Ecco and shop today!
The first real breakthrough came in the late 1970s when ECCO’s designer Ejnar Truelsen created the “JOKE”. This was followed by a series of other revolutionary shoes, some of which are still in production today. Karl Toosbuy bought his first direct injection machine to apply high-tech production technology to the business. So confident was he in the machine that he bought a second one before the results from the first had materialised.
Visit Ecco and shop today!