As a pillar of American retail for over a century, Sears offered a wide range of footwear through its famous mail-order catalogs and department stores. Vintage Sears shoes are known for reflecting the trends of their era, from sturdy work boots and dress shoes to iconic athletic sneakers. Sears produced its own private-label shoe lines, such as "The Shoe Place," "Wearmaster," and "Gold Bond" for work and service footwear, and "The Winner" for sneakers. The brand also collaborated with major manufacturers like Converse, which produced shoes specifically for Sears. Today, vintage Sears footwear is sought after by collectors for its nostalgic value and, in some cases, its surprisingly high quality and durable construction, particularly in the work and dress shoe categories.