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Acorn products reflect the closely-held values of founder David Quinn, who
started the company in 1976. His goal was to bring the "Comfort on Earth" to
consumers who value quality, workmanship, and performance. From the original
Slipper Sock to technologically advanced indoor/outdoor footwear, Acorn now
offers consumers an expansive and varied collection of indoor and outdoor
footwear appropriate for all seasons.
Quinn originally created the iconic Slipper Sock based on the concert of
memories he had of family ski vacations spent padding through the cabin in
old-fashioned slippers with socks attached. He networked with local
merchants and worked with a cobbler to create 22 pairs as gifts for grateful
family and friends. Since then, Acorn has remained committed to innovative
design, high quality, and a desire to provide people with a level of comfort
that is unsurpassed.
In 1982, Quinn leveraged the visibility provided by NASA astronauts' use
of the Slipper Sock while in space and transitioned Acorn from a cottage
business to a high-profile, profitable manufacturer. Since then, astronauts
have worn the Slipper Socks on NASA shuttle missions, logging more than
500,000,000 miles in their Acorns. The Smithsonian Institution's National
Air and Space Musuem has a pair of the slipper socks on permanent exhibit.
Since its founding, Acorn's mission has remained consistent: to provide
'Comfort on Earth' to the world one pair of feet at a time. Acorn's
commitment to comfort is at the fore of each collection, while new designs
incorporate the latest lifestyle influences, consumer input, and always the
very best quality.
Acorn is based in Lewiston, Maine, a town with a rich history of
manufacturing shoes. The first Slipper Socks were made by local cutters,
stitchers and packers. Their tradition is maintained today in hand-sewn
detail-rich footwear.
Try
an Acorn Mens Slipper today and discover extreme comfort!
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