Söfft Shoe Company is an American women’s footwear brand founded in 1927 that specializes in handcrafted, premium leather shoes combining classic feminine design with modern comfort technology. History: Founded in 1927 in Andover, Massachusetts (where its headquarters remain), the company began as Phyllis Shoe, later transitioned to Lowell Shoe, and eventually evolved into the Söfft Shoe Company. Focus: The brand focuses exclusively on women’s footwear, pioneering what it terms “Fashion Comfort”. Parent/Sister Brands: Its corporate family of brands has included Isola, Bionica, Comfortiva, Softspots, Montana, EuroSoft, and Nurse Mates.