The Shoe Company

The Shoe Company
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1992 (1992) in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of locations
76
ParentDesigner Brands
Websitewww.theshoecompany.ca
The Shoe Company store in Thornhill, Ontario

The Shoe Company is a Canadian shoe store, originating in Greater Toronto Area in 1992. From its inception, The Shoe Company was operated by conglomerate Town Shoes. The founder of Town Shoes, Leonard Simpson, had predicted a growth opportunity for footwear to be sold in a big box format.