Skechers

Robert Greenberg and his brother Michael launched Skechers U.S.A., Inc. in Manhattan Beach, California, during 1992. The brothers started with a simple vision: create footwear that felt good on the feet without requiring a luxury price tag. They built the company around "comfort technology" rather than chasing high-fashion trends or runway aesthetics. This approach allowed them to grow from a small startup into the third-largest shoe brand globally.

Robert Greenberg led the company as Chairman and CEO for over three decades before retiring in late 2023. David Bergman took over the role of Chief Executive Officer after serving as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Under this new leadership, Skechers continues to focus on expanding its international presence while accelerating growth in direct-to-consumer channels.

The brand maintains a massive global footprint with operations spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. They sell through a mix of company-owned retail stores, wholesale partnerships, and their own e-commerce platform. As a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SKX, the company reported annual revenues exceeding $5 billion in recent fiscal years. [edit]