OUR FOOTWEAR DESIGNERS
We are very proud to introduce the 2007 Aetrex
footwear line, featuring many new styles of footwear, orthotics and socks. With 60 years as leaders in the pedorthic industry, Aetrex's footwear development team understands that no two feet are the same. With that in mind, we designed our
product lines to meet the biomechanical needs of many different foot types.
Aetrex's footwear development team currently includes over 25 certified pedorthists. Their goal is to ensure that Aetrex products maintain the highest quality standards while staying on the cutting edge of footwear development trends. Having a large staff of C.Ped's gives Aetrex a distinct advantage over competitors in that we can promise that our footwear will not only look good on you, but will also be good for you.
FOOTWEAR DESIGNERS
Our new footwear styles were created by a team led by renowned footwear designers Ruk Peterson and Joe Skaja, and combine 21st century styling with innovative comfort and performance features.
The footwear is made from the finest materials available and offers a combination of stability, control and cushioning not found in other lines. In addition, every shoe incorporates Aetrex's unique
Mozaic Customization Technology, enabling you to customize the fit and comfort to your customers individual footcare needs.
Ruk Peterson
To help design the new generation of Aetrex footwear, Aetrex turned to renowned footwear designer Ruk Peterson. Peterson is recognized worldwide for his successful footwear designs and has developed top-selling athletic shoe styles for
Nike, Avia and
Brooks. Among his many achievements, Peterson conceived, designed and developed Lug Suspension
Joe Skaja
To help further develop the progression of Aetrex footwear, Aetrex turned to footwear design and development expert, Joe Skaja. Skaja is recognized worldwide for implementing groundbreaking footwear designs and technologies. He has developed revolutionary technologies for
Nike, Keds, Puma and
K-Swiss. Among his many technologies, Skaja conceived and developed foam encapsulation and was and integral part in the development of the Nike airsole™ program for performance athletic shoes. He also created the core "twin hemisphere" patented technology for Skydex Technologies, used by several footwear companies, as well as the
U.S. Military, NFL helmets, and other high impact products.
Susan Ryder is the Women’s Product Director at Aetrex Worldwide, and has worked as a product designer for the footwear industry for more than 20 years. She began her career as a product manager for
Nike, and over time held positions of increasing responsibility at numerous major brands, including
Stride Rite Corporation and
KangaROOS, a division of Pentland Brands. Her strength lies in creating and executing brand visions by producing ground-breaking, creative and profitable designs. At
Sperry Top-Sider, Ryder was responsible for all creative direction of the women’s line and led the brand’s identity in the women’s market. She also served as Senior Designer for
Tommy Hilfiger Children’s Footwear, which was licensed by Stride Rite Corporation. As an independent designer, Ryder has taken on responsibility for the creative direction of the footwear products developed for Wilson’s Sporting Goods and has been awarded two function patents for Tennis footwear components. Susan Ryder holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan School of Art.
