Founded in 1950 by Stan and Emerence Sajdak, Stan’s Bootery began as a small neighborhood shoe store built on exceptional service, quality footwear, and meaningful customer relationships. Their vision laid the foundation for a company that has continued to grow across generations.

Jim and Susan Sajdak expanded that vision far beyond a single storefront, growing the business into a collection of trusted retail brands known for expert fit, premium products, and personalized service.

Through their leadership with their grown children, Dave, Megan & Ben , dedication, and willingness to innovate, the company evolved into what is now Midwest Shoe Merchants.

Today, our third-generation family leadership team proudly carries that legacy forward. The leadership teams dedication and willingness to innovative and allow the company to evolve into what is now Midwest Shoe Merchants.

Midwest Shoe Merchants includes Stan’s Shoes, Goodmiles Running Company, The Vionic Store, Waxberg’s Walk Shoppe, serving customers throughout Wisconsin and Illinois and our two websites Stansshoes.com and Goodmilesrunning.com reach far beyond the midwest, allowing our care and mission to improve lives from the ground up throughout the nation.

While our company continues to grow, our values remain the same: putting people first, building lasting relationships, supporting our communities, and creating an exceptional experience for every customer who walks through our doors. We’re proud of our history, energized by our future, and always looking for passionate people who want to grow with us.