Our Stories
- Completely handmade. Yes, from scratch! -
"Women are forced to choose between stylish shoes and comfortable shoes. But I say, we want both! "
The Problem
Current brands in the space leave the consumer wanting – and needing – more. With decades of shoe styles made primarily by male designers for fashion, not function, it is impossible to find comfortable shoes that look chic, too. As a result, women in professional environments feel pressure to wear heels as part of their everyday workwear. With busy schedules and long hours, these styles may provide a momentary lift, but also lifelong compromise.
The Solution
Meet Mika Hayashi: The first high-end heel that was made with health in mind. Our styles were designed by Dr. Mika Hayashi, a female Podiatrist who is currently practicing in one of the world’s largest and most diverse business hubs: New York City.
Her shoes are meticulously sourced and crafted, with added cushion from Germany and artisans from Italy. Mika Hayashi is providing a solution that addresses both comfort and fashion.
And we believe that beautiful shoes are just the beginning.
Our Origin
Mika Hayashi founded her shoe brand with the vision to help more women achieve both comfort and beauty from the ground up. She is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) based in NYC, with over 15 years of experience treating individuals of all backgrounds, including professional athletes and Broadway dancers.
Born and raised in Japan, she moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. It was during her 3rd year in medical school in 2003 that she started designing shoes to address the lack of beautiful and comfortable shoes for women. She realized early on that women are forced to choose between stylish shoes and comfortable shoes - but she said, women want both!