December,
1973, founder, David K. Quinn, gave nine hand-made pairs
of slipper socks for family gifts.
They were received with warmth and a rush of fond memories
of "slipper sock" days gone by. Upon returning home
to Lewiston, Maine, a former shoe capital of the East, David
was encouraged by friends in the industry to manufacture those "memories" with
improvements; using current materials and technology.
And, so, ACORN Products Company began -
a simple cottage industry with one product: ACORN Slipper Socks.
Wool. Grey twist. The original slipper socks were personally
delivered to and from the rural Maine homes of cutters, stitchers,
packers, and the like. Each one performed their job with meticulous
care and pride.
The company grew into a factory setting
in one of Lewiston's old mill buildings. Generations of skilled
shoe makers hummed through the transition from cottage industry
to factory production. ACORN focused on perfecting every last
detail of the slipper sock. Just in time. When astronaut Ken
Mattingly took his ACORN Slipper Socks on the 1982 Columbia
space shuttle mission, the world opened up to ACORN.
We've designed and innovated ever
since to create the classics America has grown to love:
the original Sandal Sox, Polar Pairs, Tex Mocs, and Sheepskin
favorites. From our beautiful Lewiston home we source
the
world to provide the best quality products, service and
value. Our commitment: Comfort
on Earth.
