About Us
Join us in living life
on the bright side.
Be True.
Our mission is to inspire individuals to live life on the bright side.
We believe optimism is contagious, and through small acts of
positivity, we can help shape a brighter world. We are inspired by
our Optimism Instigators who are spreading their positive outlook
throughout their local communities in quirky, unexpected ways.
Our most lovable Optimism Instigator has always been our dog.
Our basset hound, affectionately known as the "Hush Puppies
Dog", has grown to be a globally recognized icon.
Be Comfy.
Hush Puppies was founded in 1958, an era where
uncomfortable dress shoes were your only choice of
footwear – even on the weekends. When we said we
invented causal, we weren’t kidding. We set out to find
a solution for sore feet, otherwise known as “barking
dogs.” Introducing the world to casual shoes and a
more casual lifestyle, we created shoes to help them
hush their puppies. We’ve stood for comfort from the
beginning, and we continue to innovate through our
Bounce Technology platform today.
Be Bright.
In the '50s and '60s, black and brown were the only color
options for footwear. We introduced colorful rainbow suedes
into the mix, bringing a new means of expression to feet all
over the world.
In the ‘90s, we revived these classic styles and introduced an
inspired line of colors that included Day-Glo Green and Pepto
Bismol Pink. We continue to experiment with color and
self-expression and are constantly on the lookout for patterns
and colors that will bring more fun to your feet. At our core,
we believe a pop of color will brighten any day.
Be Bold.
Hush Puppies is part of the fashion history of America.
Our shoes have been worn by celebrities and icons
ranging from rock stars to royalty. It’s been reported
that Hush Puppies may have saved the life of Rolling
Stones guitarist Keith Richards when he accidentally
touched his guitar against an ungrounded microphone
at a 1965 concert – so basically, we (maybe) saved rock
and roll.
Join us in
living life on
the bright side.
Be True.
Our mission is to inspire individuals
to live life on the bright side. We
believe optimism is contagious, and
through small acts of positivity, we
can help shape a brighter world. We
are inspired by our Optimism
Instigators who are spreading their
positive outlook throughout their
local communities in quirky,
unexpected ways.
Our most lovable Optimism Instigator
has always been our dog. Our basset
hound, affectionately known as the
"Hush Puppies Dog", has grown to
be a globally recognized icon.
Be Comfy.
Hush Puppies was founded in 1958,
an era where uncomfortable dress
shoes were your only choice of
footwear – even on the weekends.
When we said we invented causal,
we weren’t kidding. We set out to
find a solution for sore feet,
otherwise known as “barking dogs.”
Introducing the world to casual
shoes and a more casual lifestyle, we
created shoes to help them hush
their puppies. We’ve stood for
comfort from the beginning, and we
continue to innovate through our
Bounce Technology platform today.
Be Bright.
In the '50s and '60s, black and brown
were the only color options for
footwear. We introduced colorful
rainbow suedes into the mix,
bringing a new means of expression
to feet all over the world.
In the ‘90s, we revived these classic
styles and introduced an inspired
line of colors that included Day-Glo
Green and Pepto Bismol Pink. We
continue to experiment with color
and self-expression and are
constantly on the lookout for
patterns and colors that will bring
more fun to your feet. At our core,
we believe a pop of color will
brighten any day.
Be Bold.
Hush Puppies is part of the fashion
history of America. Our shoes have
been worn by celebrities and icons
ranging from rock stars to royalty. It’s
been reported that Hush Puppies
may have saved the life of Rolling
Stones guitarist Keith Richards when
he accidentally touched his guitar
against an ungrounded microphone
at a 1965 concert – so basically, we
(maybe) saved rock and roll.