Cole Haan is an American brand of men’s and women’s footwear and accessories, founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1928. The company name comes from founders Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan, and was originally named “Cole, Rood & Haan” when the company was strictly a men’s footwear label. Today it offers many products, including men’s and women’s dress and casual footwear, belts, hosiery, handbags, gloves, scarves, hats, outerwear, and sunglasses.

• Founded in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan.
• Originally a men’s footwear brand, but has since expanded to include women’s footwear and accessories.
• Was owned by Nike from 1988 to 2012.
• Is currently owned by Apax Partners, a private equity firm.

Products:

• Footwear: dress shoes, casual shoes, sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.
• Accessories: belts, hosiery, handbags, gloves, scarves, hats, outerwear, sunglasses, etc.