Fast Company: How a purpose-driven footwear brand and an industry veteran are teaming up for global social change
Fast Company Executive Board member Astor Chambers is focused on creating a shoe that fills a need in the market and in people’s lives.
or over two decades, Astor Chambers was a staple at some of the largest shoe companies in the world, influencing the direction for iconic brands like Nike and Adidas. With his decades of experience, Chambers understands that shoes play a critical and cultural role in fashion, sports, design and entertainment, among other areas.
But after a star run as leader of both the Jordan and Billionaire Boys Club brands, Chambers was consumed by a simple question: Can a shoe stand for more? He was all too familiar with charity shoe models that promised to give one pair of shoes for every pair bought. And as an industry insider, he had seen attempts by some of the big brands to support important causes.