Cole Haan footwear

Cole Haan is a prominent American lifestyle brand with a rich heritage in footwear. Founded in 1928 in Chicago by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan, the company established itself as a premier men's footwear label before expanding into women's and children's shoes, as well as high-end accessories. The brand is particularly famous for pioneering the fusion of traditional dress shoe aesthetics with athletic comfort technologies, a legacy strengthened during its ownership by Nike between 1988 and 2012.

Today, Cole Haan operates as a global brand with a presence in over 100 countries. Its manufacturing is diversified across several global hubs to balance artisanal craftsmanship with modern production efficiencies. While the brand maintains a specialized 'Made in Maine' collection for high-end artisanal products, the majority of its footwear is produced in Vietnam, India, and China. Since 2013, the brand has been owned by the private equity firm Apax Partners and continues to be headquartered in Greenland, New Hampshire, and New York City.