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KURU Footwear
KURU Footwear is a direct-to-consumer shoe company on a mission to eliminate foot pain. Since the company’s launch in 2008, millions of pairs of shoes
have hit the doorsteps of customers, who have experienced the unique style, superior support, and incredible comfort of KURU. With our relentless
focus on innovation and commitment to endless comfort, KURU continues to define the future of how footwear should feel.
have hit the doorsteps of customers, who have experienced the unique style, superior support, and incredible comfort of KURU. With our relentless
focus on innovation and commitment to endless comfort, KURU continues to define the future of how footwear should feel.
Purpose
Our founder wanted to start a shoe company in 5th grade. What started as a child’s dream became reality when he launched KURU during the Great
Recession of 2008. But we got lucky. His dream was so powerful it led to the invention of KURUSOLE. Since then, thousands have experienced the
superior support, style and pain-free comfort of KURU.... Read more
Recession of 2008. But we got lucky. His dream was so powerful it led to the invention of KURUSOLE. Since then, thousands have experienced the
superior support, style and pain-free comfort of KURU.... Read more
Mission
We want to help people pursue their life’s passion, potential and purpose. And we know it can be hard to chase your dreams when your feet hurt. That's
why we’re on a mission to eliminate foot pain around the world, and every shoe we sell brings us closer to that goal. Thousands of people tell us KURU
has changed their lives, and these are the stories that keep us moving.
why we’re on a mission to eliminate foot pain around the world, and every shoe we sell brings us closer to that goal. Thousands of people tell us KURU
has changed their lives, and these are the stories that keep us moving.
Additional Culture Details
If you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life, but that can be as much about the culture and fit as about the career path. We know we’re
here on this Earth to do more than sell shoes, and we strive to create an atmosphere where we empower our employees and then get out of their way.
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here on this Earth to do more than sell shoes, and we strive to create an atmosphere where we empower our employees and then get out of their way.
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Values
- WE ARE CURIOUS
- We espouse a growth mindset that improves ourselves and the company. As continuous learners we seek feedback, learn from our mistakes and obsess about changes and details that make a difference. We’re data driven and open to new perspectives so we can master our craft while embracing and driving change. Our never-ending curiosity creates self-awareness which keeps us humble.
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