COLE HAAN
An American footwear legend founded in Chicago in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. For nearly a century, Cole Haan has revolutionized workplace dress codes by merging traditional American craftsmanship with modern comfort technology. Operating over 500 stores worldwide, the brand continues to innovate, creating shoes, accessories, and leather goods that define contemporary American style.
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Cole Haan is a distinguished American footwear and lifestyle brand founded in Chicago in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan, originally specializing in men’s dress shoes before expanding into a full range of footwear and accessories.
For nearly a century, the brand has stood at the intersection of classic American craftsmanship and modern comfort innovation, blending timeless design with advanced technologies like proprietary cushioning systems to make shoes that feel as good as they look.
Cole Haan has been part of major industry milestones — including a period of ownership by Nike that infused its designs with performance tech — and today operates over 500 stores in more than 100 countries, offering footwear, accessories, and apparel that suit both professional and casual lifestyles.