Roots: A Little Bit of Canada in Chicago

Roots is a publicly held Canadian brand based in Toronto that is a premium outdoor lifestyle brand, recognized globally for their quality products from leather goods to leisure wear. The company was founded in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green.

Are the products only made in Canada?

To be specific, they are are manufactured in China, Mexico, India, Ukraine, Italy, Peru and of course, Canada!

The photos above show the entranceway to the Roots Michigan Avenue location in Chicago.

Photos courtesy:  @2019 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.