Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the worlds most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholls, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholls, and Allen Edmonds and many more.