Introduction
Cole Haan is a popular fashion label, marketing different products from Cole shoes and handbags to belts and apparel. The brand name comes from the last names of the two men who founded the label, Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. The company was started in 1928 in Chicago. At that time, Cole shoes for men were the only products from the Cole Haan brand. Later on, the company diversified its offerings making shoes for both men and women and accessories such as belts, hosiery, handbags, clothes and sunglasses. Today, Cole shoes are still coveted because they are finely crafted, sturdy, and most of all, comfortable.
Step 1
If you are looking for a pair of Cole shoes, your first stop should be the Cole Haan website. Flagship stores carrying Cole shoes include shops in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Texas, New York City, and Japan (Tokyo). The website is easy to use and if you want to find the store nearest to your location, you simply key in your ZIP code and state. Retail stores and outlets will be displayed alongside useful info such as distance to your location. If you are located outside of the US, there is also the possibility of purchasing Cole shoes by changing your search parameters. In addition to the flagship store in Tokyo, international stores selling Cole shoes are found in Hongkong, Guam, the Philippines, UAE, Thailand, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Future expansion plans include opening shops in Europe and other parts of Asia, South and Central America.
Step 2
When there is no Cole Haan store selling Cole shoes in your area, consider using auction sites such as Ebay. There are sellers who will be glad to ship a pair of Cole shoes to your destination. Good deals can also be found in these auction sites. Just remember that you have to pay for shipping costs and these can vary depending on your location and the shipping methods you opt (first class, regular, or expedited shipping).
Step 3
Apart from auction sites, you also have the possibility of buying a pair of Cole shoes from regular online retailers. There are specific websites dedicated to shoes (Zappos, the Shoe Mart) while other web stores will carry the full line of clothing, apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Step 4
Online shopping is not the only means to purchase Cole shoes. You can also visit retail shops and stores in your area. Cole shoes are sold at Macy’s, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, and Neiman Marcus. If you do not have any of these stores in your town, just go to the website of the shops and check if they can deliver to your area.
Step 5
Lastly, you can also use specific search engines (Yelp) and price comparison sites (Nextag) to check where you can buy Cole shoes. Price comparison sites in particular are helpful as they have direct links to the web store. In addition, prices and availability of Cole shoes are displayed as well as product reviews.
Tips
The Cole Haan brand is now a subsidiary of Nike, another respected brand in the footwear industry.
Sources and Citations
Cole Haan website
Nextag
Ebay
