WindWalkers products are hand-crafted
in Bodega Bay, California
by Angél Fiorito-Leddy and Sara LaCount.

 Angél has made leather footwear and clothing since 1977, when she apprenticed in the art of custom fitted moccasins with Scott Taylor, Master Shoemaker, in Eugene, Oregon. During this time she also studied tailoring and patternmaking in college. Angél has apprenticed several people since then - Mike Cabral, Paul Opperman, Laila Abdul and currently Sara LaCount.

 The WindWalkers complete line of sheepskin Slippers & Boots began in 1980 and the WaveWalker Orthotic Sport Sandals were designed in 1985.  We have added an array of other wonderful leather products over the years, many shown here on the web site.

Custom creations (based in your special needs) are offered as well.

Angél's niece, Sara LaCount joined WindWalkers in 2009 as Ange'l's fourth apprentice. Sara, who also attends college in Santa Rosa, carries on the WindWalkers tradition of making fine handcrafted footwear and brings fresh energy to our designs.

Sara (above) & Angél (below) at work in the WindWalkers  studio in Bodega Bay

It's in the Family!

Regarding her interest in shoemaking, Angél said "I was influenced by my father's Italian family. My Grandfather told me that he had worked in a shoe repair shop in Italy as a boy, before coming to America.

Many members of my family are involved in aspects of the footwear industry, from shoe repairs to design and orthotics. And now my niece Sara LaCount is taking up the torch and working with me in shoemaking! And so it continues."

Angél's Vision

"In my years as a shoemaker I've seen many people with painful foot problems, often caused by their shoes! Most products today are designed with planned obsolescence and are being produced faster and cheaper than ever before. Shoes made this way don't always take care of our feet or fit as well as we need.

Realizing how difficult it can be to find comfortable shoes that last, I formed a company dedicated to making the finest and most comfortable American footwear possible. WindWalker designs are made with washable American Leathers and because of my interest in orthopedics, I decided that custom options would also be offered for people with “Special Needs”.

Please contact us for more information about these special products.

My vision exists today, as WindWalkers.”

WindWalkers
by appointment ONLY
Ms. Angél Fiorito-Leddy
2915 Alleen Avenue
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Phone/FAX (707) 875-8933
info@windwalkers.net