Wide Open was created around an idea that had been largely overlooked by the sock industry: bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and socks should too. Drawing on more than 45 years of sock-making experience, the team recognized that customers with wider feet, ankles, and legs were often left choosing between uncomfortable traditional socks and lower-quality alternatives. Wide Open set out to change that by developing premium socks specifically engineered to provide more room without sacrificing performance, durability, or style.

Today, Wide Open's mission is focused on making exceptional everyday socks for wide legs and feet, providing a more comfortable and inclusive fit for customers who have historically been underserved by standard sizing. The result is a thoughtfully designed collection that combines specialized fit with the quality and craftsmanship consumers expect from a premium sock brand. For retailers, Wide Open helps fill a genuine gap in the market while making great-fitting socks accessible to more people.

Born in New Zealand, YY Nation began with a question: why does footwear have to come at such a high environmental cost? Founder Jeremy Bank was inspired to rethink the way shoes are made after discovering microplastic pollution on a beach in Maui he had visited decades earlier. That experience led to YY Nation and its mission to create footwear that leaves a better footprint by looking to nature for alternatives to the petroleum-based and synthetic materials commonly used throughout the footwear industry.

YY Nation incorporates innovative natural and responsibly sourced materials such as New Zealand Merino Wool, bamboo, sugarcane, algae-based foam, castor oil, and a textile made from waste pineapple leaf fiber. The brand is also Zero Carbon Certified and continues to explore ways to reduce waste, extend product life, and move toward a more circular approach to footwear. The result is a collection that brings together comfort, contemporary design, and a compelling sustainability story, giving consumers an alternative that considers not only how a shoe looks and feels, but the footprint it leaves behind.

Rooted in Vermont, 4T2D—pronounced “Fortitude”—is a modern lifestyle and outdoor apparel brand built around quality, comfort, and thoughtful craftsmanship. What began with Vermont-made beanies and carefully designed apparel has grown into a collection created for everyday life, movement, travel, work, and adventure. The name itself reflects the brand’s philosophy: the strength to move forward, adapt, and embrace whatever comes next.

4T2D designs and manufactures many of its own products in Vermont, with an emphasis on lasting materials, functional design, and small-batch production. From knitwear and outerwear to versatile everyday apparel and accessories, each piece is designed to feel comfortable, look refined, and stand the test of time. With deep ties to local manufacturing and a commitment to American-made craftsmanship, 4T2D brings a distinctly Vermont perspective to modern lifestyle apparel.