Ownership and company story
Co-founder Scott Hawthorn acquired the company with a small group of private investors and returned as chief executive; no later foreign-control transaction was identified.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Lightweight vegan footwear with a focus on recyclable and low-impact materials.
Lightweight footwear made with EVA and other lower-impact materials.
Wholly Canada has reviewed evidence of this company’s Canadian ownership or qualifying Canadian identity.
Co-founder Scott Hawthorn acquired the company with a small group of private investors and returned as chief executive; no later foreign-control transaction was identified.
Native Shoes is a Vancouver-founded company reacquired by Canadian co-founder Scott Hawthorn and a private investor group.
Native Shoes designs in Vancouver and manufactures internationally; the prior Canadian-manufacturing claim was unsupported.
Last checked: September 23, 2026
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188 Kings Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia
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