Stride Rite was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1919, originally as the Green Shoe Manufacturing Company (“Green Shoe”) by Jacob A. Slosberg and Philip Green. The Green Shoe company did not change names until 1966, forward on becoming famously known by the name, Stride Rite. The company today makes shoes for all ages, but with a special focus on first-walkers. From first time shoes with a soft sole, to machine washable youth shoes, Stride Rite specializes in children's footwear.