Tradehome Shoes

Tradehome Shoes: The Century-Old Leader in High-Touch "Service-First" Footwear Retail Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Tradehome Shoes is a premier specialty footwear anchor for Tier-1 Regional Malls and prominent Shopping Centers across 25+ states. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), Tradehome has survived the retail volatility of the last century by prioritizing a "service-over-transaction" model, where professional fit experts provide a personalized experience often absent in big-box retail. Entering 2026, the brand is executing a "Modern Heritage" expansion strategy, modernizing its fleet of ~135 locations with "Phygital" integrations that bridge its robust e-commerce platform with the physical showroom. Tradehome carries an elite curated mix of premium brands including Birkenstock, On, Hoka, Hey Dude, and Sorel, alongside its proprietary Century brand of high-performance socks and shoe care. For landlords, Tradehome represents a high-stability, "sticky" tenant that drives multi-generational foot traffic and maintains exceptionally high sales-per-square-foot through a deeply loyal, community-based customer following.