Our founder, Falk Levine, opened a shoe factory in middletown, NY in 1932 to broaden the line of sandals and slippers then made in the late 1920's always having the finest quality, styles, and value in the market. our extensive stock program has been the cornerstone of our business for decades. In the early 1930's we were among the first to make sandals, which was quite a departure from the usual closed shoes women wore for centuries. We have made mules since the mid 1930's when our founder decided to remove the backs from slippers. he called them mules, which is an adaptation of the French word for slippers, mulette.   Evening shoes entered our our collection during the mid 1940's when Jacques Levine joined his father in the business. This created a new area for expansion after the war. It was in the late 1940's that the Jacques Levine brand made its first appearance. Jacques started the import business in 1969 and created our now world famous soft kidskin slippers from Spain. In 1971, Harold Levine returned to join his father representing the third generation in the family business. The business expanded to include casuals and espadrilles. All through our history we have recognized the responsibility we have to you, the consumer, to provide the best possible merchandise. We realize we must continue to create footwear that looks and feels great. This is an ongoing and exciting challenge. We look forward to serving your needs for many years to come. Again, thank you for your interest, in Jacques Levine footwear.