About Sam Edelman

A strong eye for fashion and a refined hand for creation, characterize Sam Edelman shoes. Bringing more than 30 years of experience developing some of the most successful shoe collections in fashion history, founder Sam Edelman has honed his craft to deliver women's shoes that reflect his creative sensibility, marked by use of sensual textures, playful embellishment and confident style.

An astute businessman, Sam identified a void in the marketplace. Everywhere he traveled, he remarked on how passionately women felt about beautiful, fashionable, well-crafted shoes. He was able to combine his style savvy and expertise in shoemaking to create collections that were eminently fashionable and beautifully constructed at an attainable price point.

The Sam Edelman brand was launched in 2004 and quickly emerged as a breakout success in the women's shoe arena. In a bold stroke of whimsy, Sam imprinted his expressive, hand-drawn signature on the insole of his shoes, which has become an iconic and intrinsic design element of the brand. Capturing the attention of stylish women and celebrities worldwide, the collection boasts sell-out hits each season.Sam Edelman is available at more than 450 locations in 32 countries worldwide.