Our Story

QUADSis® is an innovative shoe brand designing & manufacturing stylish, fashion-forward footwear that women and girls can wear all day — for class, work, rush, errands, and life. “QUADSis®: Where Comfort Meets Style”. Designed in the USA. Made in Brazil. Comfortable, sustainable, Reimagined, re-engineered, classic styles, intentionally designed for comfort and all day wear. Without sacrificing style. Janet Ward

QUADSis® was born out of necessity.

When Janet’s now teenage daughter, Brooke, was in 2nd grade, she was wearing women’s shoe sizes, which created an impossible search for dress shoes for an 8-year-old. There was simply nothing on the market that was, appropriate, cute in a woman’s size, and most importantly, appealing to Brooke. Not to mention... affordable. From there, the passion to find a solution to this issue began and the idea for QUADSis® was born.

QUADSis® is an innovative shoe brand designing & manufacturing stylish, fashion-forward footwear that women and girls can wear all day — for class, work, rush, errands, and life. “QUADSis®: Where Comfort Meets Style”. Designed in the USA. Made in Brazil. Comfortable, sustainable, Reimagined, re-engineered, classic styles, intentionally designed for comfort and all day wear. Without sacrificing style. If the shoe really fits. Co-founders. Best friends. Entrepreneurs. Janet Ward Stephanie Guido

Meet the Co-Founders

Janet and Stephanie have been friends for over 20 years, sharing life’s biggest moments from their weddings to the births of their four daughters, who ranged in age from 6 to 13 when QUADSis® was founded in 2022. They’re passionate about the belief that young women deserve well-fitting shoes that make them feel confident and amazing. QUADSis® delivers just that.

To Janet and Stephanie, “QUADSis” means strength and confidence.

What does QUADSis® mean to you?

Our Mission

  • We strive for young women to find confidence regardless of their shoe size, which may be larger than their peers, and to proudly be exactly who they were made to be.

  • We prioritize these years of a young woman's life, understanding that they are so important to building self-esteem, decision-making, and confidence. Being comfortable in your own skin is crucial.

  • We allow young women to grow up feeling empowered and confident in their body. We want them to know they are important, and matter, regardless of their shape or size.

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