Deckers Outdoor Corporation · Goleta, CA United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): DECK)

There's no business like shoe business for Deckers Outdoor. It makes and markets Teva sports sandals -- a cross between a hiking boot and a flip-flop. They're used for walking, hiking, and rafting, among other pursuits. While imitations flood the market, the company distinguishes Teva from its numerous competitors by avoiding distribution in off-price outlets. Other product lines include Simple and TSUBO (casual footwear), as well as iconic UGG (sheepskin boots/shoes). Deckers Outdoor's products are made by independent contractors in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It sells them through 10 US retail stores, independent distributors, catalogs, the Internet, and two company-owned outlets in the UK. To read the full description, subscribe now.