Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA, Skechers is the 3rd largest footwear company in the United States.
Robert Greenberg, the original founder of LA. Gear in 1983, also founded Skechers and stepped down as the CEO of L.A. Gear at that time. Since then, there has been no looking back. Albeit some bumps in the road, Skechers has continued to reinvent themselves as a thriving shoe brand.
Skechers has worked with personalities across all spectrums, including Ringo Starr, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart, Brooke Burke, Amanda Kloots, Clayton Kershaw, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Montana, Tony Romo, Howie Long, Cris Carter, and of course, Howie Mandel who just walked in one day and got a discount because he said he was an official ambassador 🙂
Skechers is now headed by Robert’s son Michael Greenberg and is a pillar in the South Bay community. Take a drive through the beach cities in South Bay and you will see the empire they have built. The Greenbergs still reside in the South Bay and are major contributors to the community, including the Skechers Friendship Foundation that raises millions for children in need each year.