BRAND ETHOS

Marcus Alexander is a design-forward footwear brand servicing those who demand exceptional design without sacrificing beauty & versatility. Each style a collectible, all engender performance. Fusing tradition with innovation, Marcus Alexander creates gutsy, sophisticated, tech-infused footwear positioned at the intersection of sneaker culture, utility and craftsmanship. We give you footwear for your everyday, all day. Marcus’ designs are love letters to his hometown Chicago - his father teaching him how to analyze critically and respond, his mother instilling empathy, his grandparents teaching humility, his sister protecting him, his cousins toughening him up, his friends teaching him how to laugh.

MISSION

Supply artistry for those demanding utility. Each shoe is an opportunity to create collectibles and engender performance. Never compromise design. Always prioritize function. We make shoes for the playmakers, spark plugs, pathfinders, compassionate citizens of the world. Those in need of gutsy, sophisticated, tech-infused footwear, for the joy of everyday living. You’re walking through this world, why not walk with Marcus Alexander, where freedom meets function.

VISION

Marcus Alexander aims to impact the lives of others through great design, but impacting the world around us only begins with shoes. Through our work as designers, we strive to lead with our hearts, shape an insightful company, nurture close-knit community, and build ethical products. We aim to empower communities by creating jobs and providing access to tools that enrich lives. We want to improve lives by elevating and simplifying daily footwear needs--to make shoes that matter. The unrelenting pursuit of beauty and function drives us each day. Each shoe is an attempt to make history and opportunity to push the culture forward.