Badorf Shoe Company Inc

http://www.badorfshoe.com

Badorf Shoe Company, Inc. was started in Lititz, PA in 1928 by brothers Norman and Paul Badorf. The company was owned and operated by the Badorf family for nearly 40 years until its purchase by Ura Gingerich in 1967. 40 years later, the family tradition has continued and the company is now being operated by Ura's son Duane Gingerich and grandsons, Justin and Brandon Gingerich. Over its 79-year history, Badorf Shoe Company Inc. has evolved many times to keep with market demands. Below are just a few of the many notable points in the company's history. From 1928-1968, Badorf Shoe Company, Inc. worked as a private label production house manufacturing products for existing brands and large chain stores. From 1969-2001, Badorf Shoe Company, Inc. expanded into its own branded line, FootMates®, specializing in infant and toddler footwear. In 1977, Badorf Shoe Company, Inc. won the American Designer Award from the Leather Industries of America, for its style "Todd #779". This item, since its inception, has remained the company's #1 selling shoe. Although copied by others, the items' consistent fit and unique look have stood through time. In February 1987, Badorf Shoe Company, Inc. was showcased on the children's educational show, "Mr.

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