Samuel Hubbard
Samuel Hubbard is an American footwear brand based in Mill Valley, California, launched in 2013 by Rockport co-founder Bruce R. Katz. It makes comfortable casual and dress shoes, best known for its Unsneaker.
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Bruce R. Katz |
| Headquarters | Mill Valley, California |
| Signature product | Unsneaker |
| Website | samuelhubbard.com |
What is Samuel Hubbard?
Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company is a US footwear brand headquartered in Mill Valley, California. It was launched in July 2013 by Bruce R. Katz, a co-founder of the Rockport Shoe Company, and focuses on shoes that combine classic looks with sneaker comfort.
History
The brand draws on a family shoemaking heritage. In the 1930s Samuel J. Katz founded the Hubbard Shoe Company in Rochester, New Hampshire, which made boots for the armed services during World War II and closed in 1973. His son Saul Katz helped start Rockport in 1971. Bruce Katz named the new company after his grandfather and the original Hubbard business.
Products and positioning
- Casual and dress shoes, including slip ons
- Golf and boat shoes, added in 2018
- Belts and leather goods
Its signature is the Unsneaker, a hybrid that looks like a dress shoe but feels like a sneaker.
Distribution
Samuel Hubbard sells through its own website, major retailers such as Nordstrom and Dillard's, and more than 500 independent shoe stores across the United States.
Why it matters
The brand links two generations of American comfort footwear and shows how heritage storytelling and a hero product can drive a direct and wholesale business.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Samuel Hubbard?
Samuel Hubbard was founded in 2013 by Bruce R. Katz, a co-founder of Rockport, and is named after his grandfather Samuel J. Katz.
Where is Samuel Hubbard from?
Samuel Hubbard is an American brand headquartered in Mill Valley, California.