World Shoe announced on October 10, 2023 the inaugural ceremony of its factory dedicated to the production of the first brand of antimicrobial and ecological footwear made in Africa.

More than five million shoes will be released every year thanks to a revolutionary design that combines performance, environmental sustainability, and disease protection. Launching production represents a collaborative action between the public, private, and public service sectors to deliver high-quality, low-cost products to retail buyers in African and international markets, which prevent injuries, promote hygiene, and protect against disabling diseases. According to Kojo Taylor, president and co-owner of World Shoe Limited in Ghana, “over half a billion people around the world cannot reliably access quality footwear, leaving them vulnerable to injuries and diseases that perpetuate the cycle of