The future of global footwear is local.
McKnight mfg
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US Made
Our first production lines will be in Dayton, Ohio before spreading to other local hubs throughout the United States.
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Large Scale
Our lines will target 10,000+ units per month for production with engineering & development support from our partners in Asia.
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Opportunity
Our employees will have a direct pipeline from HBCU/Tribal College education to industry opportunities in engineering and production.
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Sustainability
Our production lines will prioritize processes and materials that are friendly to our environment.
MISSION: VISION
Revitalize American manufacturing by building a world-class footwear factory that creates meaningful jobs, produces sustainable products, and empowers brands through flexible, forward-thinking development.
PATH:GROWTH
Recruiting talent from local high schools, community colleges, HBCUs, Tribal colleges and military veterans will provide an alternative recruiting path.
Our jobs go beyond offering a livable wage—they provide a pathway for personal and professional growth. From hands-on training in skilled trades to exposure to the full lifecycle of footwear design and production, employees gain valuable experience that can evolve into long-term careers.
By investing in education, mentorship, and advancement opportunities, we’re not just creating jobs—we’re building futures in the footwear industry.
GOOD THINGS
Our not-for-profit partner, Good Things, is dedicated to workforce development by using footwear as a tool to spark STEM curiosity in classrooms across the community.
By connecting students to real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math through the lens of sneaker design and manufacturing, Good Things makes these subjects more tangible, inclusive, and inspiring.
Their programs introduce young minds to the creative and technical sides of the footwear industry, planting the seeds for future careers and empowering the next generation of makers, designers, and problem-solvers.