Since 1997, Sanuk has been creating quirky warm weather
shoes, perfect for wearing outdoors. Certainly one of the quirkiest shoe
companies today, Sanuk began when founder Jeff Kelley started making sandals
out of indoor and outdoor carpeting. As the buzz around these novelty flip
flops grew, so did Kelley’s burgeoning business.
Soon, Sanuk became the company you know and love today. Offering
a wide variety of Sanuk flip flops
and shoes, each with the signature Sanuk uniqueness, Sanuk is one of today’s
hottest brands. Headquartered in southern California, they continue to create
great new designs while constantly improving current styles.
While it is not uncommon for shoe companies to sponsor
athletes, Sanuk goes about it a little differently. Rather than find the most
popular athletes, Sanuk looks for athletes who are not only incredibly skilled
but also whose style and personality matches Sanuk’s sensibilities. Sanuk also
prefers working with athletes who participate in less mainstream sports, like
surfing and rock climbing. Some of their sponsored athletes include, Donavon
Frankenreiter, Dave Rastovich, Chris Sharma, and Daniel Woods.
Sanuk strives to make footwear that reflects the English
translation of their Thai brand name: fun. Using offbeat materials, great
designs, and comfortable shapes, Sanuk appeals to anyone with a passion for the
outdoors and a love of thoughtfully designed products.
