Two years ago, Sarah and Chris Rhoads were outsiders in the footwear industry. But that didn’t stop the husband-and-wife duo from creating Commbi, their shoe brand that officially launched this week.on Tuesday with four styles — three slides and one mule — in various colorways and textures for both men and women. The‘ defining feature is their removable and interchangeable footbeds, the manifestation of the original idea that made Commbi a reality in 2022.
“At first, we thought surely this has been out there,” Chris said, describing the early stages of starting the brand. “As we dug in, we realized there’s a unique niche here that really isn’t being targeted.” Prices for the shoes, which are manufactured in Asia, range between $150 and $180, depending on the style. Commbi is launching with eight different interchangeable footbed options, which range from terry cloth and vegan leather to shearling. Each footbed pair retails for between $35 and $45.