LaGrange, GA - April 2025 - In a market where most retailers overlook men with larger feet, 2BigFeet® has spent 25 years making sure no man gets left barefoot. From its humble beginnings in 2000 to becoming the manufacturer of the world's largest commercially available shoes, 2BigFeet has transformed the footwear landscape for men who wear size 14 and up.
A Solution Born from Personal Frustration
The journey of 2BigFeet began with a problem many retailers ignored - finding quality shoes for men with larger feet. Co-founder Neil Moncrief grew up traveling hours just to find stores carrying size 14 or 15 shoes. Along with Brandon Eley, they created what has become the premier destination for men searching for shoes in extended sizes.
Today, Brandon and Tracy Eley continue the mission that began 25 years ago, having assumed full ownership in 2007. What started as a small retailer with fewer than 10 brands has evolved into a global operation offering hundreds of styles from over 40 brands, alongside their own innovative line of footwear.
From Retailer to Manufacturer of the Biggest Shoes in the World
Responding to a critical market gap as brands reduced their extended size offerings, 2BigFeet took matters into their own hands by launching Michael Ellis Footwear® in 2021. This premium line, developed over several years of intensive research, now includes everything from sneakers to dress shoes available up to size 20 and 6E widths - with select styles reaching an unprecedented size 25.
"Our mission has always been to give guys the shoes they want in the sizes they need," says Brandon Eley, president of 2BigFeet. "The only reason we are still here and growing 25 years later is because of our amazing customers."
Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation
To mark this milestone, 2BigFeet is hosting a 25th anniversary celebration on April 15, 2025, at 6 PM ET at their LaGrange, Georgia facility. This special event will offer guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at product development and fulfillment operations, demonstrating the care and innovation that goes into every pair of shoes.
Customers, partners, industry representatives, and media are invited to witness firsthand how 2BigFeet has revolutionized footwear for men with larger feet over the past quarter century.
For additional information about the celebration, 2BigFeet, or Michael Ellis Footwear, please contact:Gauge Bailey
2BigFeet
Gauge@2bigfeet.com
www.2bigfeet.com