Bearpaw (footwear)
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Bearpaw is a brand of footwear
founded by Tom Romeo in 2001. Bearpaw products are made from sheepskin
, best known for producing ugg boots
, as well as slipper
s and casual footwear for men, women, and children.
. Their signature product is sheepskin boots. The main brand competitors are UGG Australia
and EMU Australia
, both of which produce sheepskin boots and other similar footwear. The UGG Australia brand has been a popular fashion trend among young women since the early 2000s. Bearpaw footwear was introduced to the market as an alternative to the popular UGG brand. Bearpaw products are more cost effective than UGG Australia products.
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
founded by Tom Romeo in 2001. Bearpaw products are made from sheepskin
Sheepskin
Sheepskin is the hide of a sheep, sometimes also called lambskin or lambswool.Sheepskin may also refer to:* Parchment, a thin material made from calfskin, sheepskin or goatskin** Diploma, originally made of sheepskin...
, best known for producing ugg boots
Ugg boots
Ugg boots are a unisex style of sheepskin boots, made of twin-faced sheepskin with fleece on the inside and with a tanned outer surface, often with a synthetic sole....
, as well as slipper
Slipper
A slipper or houseshoe is a semi-closed type of indoor/outdoor shoe, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by a strap running over the toes or instep. Slippers are soft and lightweight compared to other types of footwear. They are mostly made of soft or comforting materials that allow a...
s and casual footwear for men, women, and children.
Background
Bearpaw entered the market in 2001, and is based in Citrus Heights, CaliforniaCitrus Heights, California
Citrus Heights is a city in Sacramento County, California, USA. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 83,301, down from 85,071 at the 2000 census....
. Their signature product is sheepskin boots. The main brand competitors are UGG Australia
Ugg Australia
UGG Australia is an American footwear company and is a division of the Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Goleta, California.UGG Australia footwear is manufactured in China....
and EMU Australia
EMU Australia
EMU Australia is an Australian brand of footwear. The brand is best known for their sheepskin products. Their signature products are ugg boots, which have been a popular fashion trend for young women since the 2000s...
, both of which produce sheepskin boots and other similar footwear. The UGG Australia brand has been a popular fashion trend among young women since the early 2000s. Bearpaw footwear was introduced to the market as an alternative to the popular UGG brand. Bearpaw products are more cost effective than UGG Australia products.