By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Dearfoams has partnered with drag queen Nina West on licensed slipper and shoe designs to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
These new consumer product releases promise to provide the comfort and quality of the Dearfoams brand combined with the style and energy of Nina West.
“I am thrilled to be partnering with a truly iconic Columbus, Ohio based brand known for comfort,” said West. “This line is fabulous! It celebrates living your life loudly in lush comfort while supporting a wonderful organization. Thank you Dearfoams for making this dream a reality.”
Nina West is an American drag queen and political activist from Columbus, Ohio. West began doing drag in 2001 and has since staged thousands of drag performances and amassed a large and passionate fanbase.
West’s political focuses have included trans rights, marriage equality, and safe sex. Nina was responsible for establishing The Nina West Fund with The Columbus Foundation in 2015 to support LGBTQ+ organizations. The fund has raised over 2 million dollars since its inception.
In honor of the Nina West and Dearfoams collaboration, the Dearfoams brand has provided a donation to the Nina West Foundation.
Founded in 1947 by Florence Melton, Dearfoams has since become the largest female-founded footwear manufacturer in America. The brand is committed to providing consumers with high-quality and comfortable footwear.
The licensed collection includes Unisex Nina West Cozy Classic Clogs, Color Block Genuine Shearling Slingbacks, Glitter Scuffs, Furry Closed Back Booties, and Alpine Brixen Booties. The brand has also launched the Unisex Dearfoams Celebrates Pride Scuff in a variation of seven colorways.
The collection is currently available on the official Dearfoams website with prices ranging from $36 to $85.