Cole Haan | Shoes | Nordstrom Mens Light Brown Genuine Suede 。VINTAGE SEASON: FALL/WINTER/SPRING (2025 -2026) (SIZE 7.5 M) FEATURES: GENUINE SUEDE OUTER LEATHER LINED SOLID MSM RUBBER SOLE Stylish light brown Derby shoes. Perfect for formal events. Comfortable and sleek design. Nordstrom’s history in men’s shoes goes back over a century and is tied to how the entire company began. A Shoe Store First (1901–1950s) 1901 – Swedish immigrant John W. Nordstrom partnered with Carl F. Wallin to open Wallin & Nordstrom, a small shoe store in Seattle, Washington. They sold men’s and women’s shoes, but men’s shoes were a major focus—often imported from top European makers. By the 1920s, Nordstrom was known in the Pacific Northwest for quality men’s footwear from brands like Florsheim, Nettleton, and Walk-Over. The company stayed shoe-focused for decades, expanding into multiple stores but still primarily selling premium footwear. Expansion Into a Shoe & Clothing Retailer (1960s–1970s) By the 1960s, Nordstrom was one of the largest independent shoe chains in the U.S. Men’s shoe offerings expanded to include dress shoes, casual shoes, and boots, with a balance of American brands (Florsheim, Allen Edmonds) and imported Italian designs. In 1973, the stores officially became “Nordstrom” and began adding full clothing departments, but shoes—especially men’s—remained a cornerstone. ? Fun fact: When Nordstrom first opened, it didn’t sell clothing at all—only shoes. So technically, Nordstrom Men’s Shoes are older than Nordstrom Men’s Clothing by mor