Category Archives: Events

NEW! Heel Protectors to keep high heels looking good

Now you can offer your customers a unique new way to protect their most prized (shoe) possessions.

Solemates Heel Protectors are patented and mechanically engineered to prevent heels from sinking into the grass by increasing the surface area on the bottom of the heel. High heels are protected from dirt, stains or damage—in a discreet and elegant way. They are perfect for weddings or other special events and can be easily carried in a handbag.

We carry the clear Heel Protectors in three sizes to match heel width (Narrow, Classic and Wide) as well as the Complete Collection, a box that conveniently includes all 3 sizes.

Contact us to learn more and place your order for these new and innovative heel protectors!

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Justin Blair & Company 2019 Holiday Hours

Holidays are here…and we don’t want you to miss out on an order! Please note our upcoming holiday office and warehouse closures.

Justin Blair & Company offices will be closed on the following days—no orders will be processed or shipped:
  • Thursday–Friday, November 28–29
  • Tuesday, December 24 (office closes at 2 pm)
  • Wednesday, December 25
  • Tuesday, December 31 (office closes at 2 pm)
  • Wednesday, January 1
The last shipping day for 2019 orders is Monday, December 30 (based on product availability).
Our annual physical inventory will be conducted Thursday–Tuesday, January 2–7, 2020. No orders will be processed or shipped on these days.
We appreciate your business in 2019 and wish you a prosperous new year! 

P.S. check out our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for a selection of giftable products that your customers will love for gift-giving and stocking stuffers.

Justin Blair & Company Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Justin Blair Holiday Gift Guide 2019This holiday season, help your customers give the gift of happy and healthy feet!

The Justin Blair Holiday Gift Guide features giftable shoe care and foot care-related products that your customers are asking for—including lower-priced items that are perfect for stocking stuffers.

The gift guide includes professional shoe and foot care brands, such as our in-house brand Ralyn Shoe Care, as well as Powerstep, BootRescue and Core Products.

These specially-selected products make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers—as well as useful office gifts.

For stocking stuffers

For self-care

For office gift-giving

Stock up now and make sure your shoe store or shoe repair shop is ready for the holiday shopping season!

Download our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide (PDF). 

Contact your Territory Manager or orders@justinblair.biz for pricing and to place your order.

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NEW PRODUCT: Ghiblis foam rubber sheets from SVIG

ZVIG Ghiblis Itaca and Moonlight

We are now carrying Ghiblis foam rubber sheets from SVIG, an Italian supplier of high-quality rubber for shoes and orthopedics. 

Ghiblis sheets are made with an innovative micro rubber compound that features lightness, snap, elasticity, flexibility, and grip. This high-quality material is also well-suited to orthopedics. 

We carry two distinct patterns, Moonlight and Itaca, in either black or white. 

Contact us to learn more about SVIG Ghiblis and to place your order. 

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Thank you for a great year—here’s to 2019!

Our December Shoe Repair Meet & Greet was also a special “Customer Appreciation Event.”

We welcomed our customers with coffee, sweet treats—and prizes, of course! We gave away 10 Amazon Echo Dots and the grand prize was a big-screen TV.

Thank you to all of you who help us learn, grow, and become a better business every day. Here’s to a successful 2019!

RSVP for our upcoming Meet & Greets in January and February.

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Winter Shoe Care Meet & Greets are scheduled

Is your shoe store or shoe repair shop ready for winter weather?

Stop by our Chicago warehouse for one of our upcoming Meet and Greets on Sunday, November 18 and Sunday, December 16, where you can meet our staff, learn more about our shoe repair and shoe care products and shop for those all-important weather protection products.

We have a large selection of everything you need for winter weather: shoe and boot protector sprays (such as Ralyn Aquatec and Tarrago Nano Protector), silicones and desalters (we carry Ralyn and Angelus brands), cleaners and shampoos. We also have a large selection of Tingley Overshoes.

We carry all of your other shoe repair and care needs, such as leather and rubber soles, shoe creams and dyes, dowels, abrasives, brushes (including personalized options), shoe laces, needles and thread. Plus the largest selection of shoe polish in the Midwest!

We will also be doing demos of Shoe Systems Plus Supreme Machines Shoe Repair & O&P Lab equipment in our showroom.

Bring your shopping list and stock your shelves before the snow and salt hits the ground!

RSVP for our November 18th or December 16th Meet and Greets on our Facebook page. Please note the dates are a bit earlier than usual due to holidays.

Email or call us with any questions or special requests before you stop by.

See you there!

Featured shoe and foot care products at the Chicago/Michigan shows

Justin Blair at Chicago Shoe Market 2018

What’s trending in shoe care and foot care?

We had a great turnout at the recent Chicago Shoe Market and Michigan Shoe Market Show. Justin Blair sales manager Dan Beal highlights below several products that were popular with customers.

Ralyn Shoe Care Center

The highly-noticeable Ralyn Shoe Care display attracts customers’ attention and keeps them coming back for more. Can be personalized with seasonal shoe care products—or a product mix that is unique to the store.

Rescue Wipes

The new, innovative Rescue Wipes clean and shine boots, shoes, sandals, and handbags with just a few wipes. No-mess and can be easily carried in a purse or briefcase.

Omni Massage Rollers

The Omni Massage Rollers (regular and mini size) are always popular and the POP countertop display is a great add-on item for shoe stores.

Orthosleeve FS6 Countertop Display

The top-selling FS6 Plantar Fasciitis Sock is a product that every shoe store can sell as they are asked about this topic daily. Plus, it’s a great product that really works! The  counter display make for easy selection and purchasing at point-of-purchase. Also available in a floor display.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth…see you next time!

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See us at the Michigan Shoe Market Show on August 26 & 27

Stop by and see us at the Michigan Shoe Market Show in Livonia, MI on Sunday & Monday, August 26–27, 2018.

We will have samples of the latest shoe care products from Ralyn, therapeutic, massage, and pain relief products from Orthosleeve, Pedifix and Biofreeze, as well as a new addition to our line: German handmade insoles from Pedag USA. We will also have samples of our Apex footwear collection and related shoe accessories.

Dan Beal will be in Room 301, ready to answer all of your questions and help with product selection and ordering.

Most orders ship within 48 hours from our Chicago warehouse. Don’t miss our 10% OFF Day of Show Special!

Justin Blair Territory Manager Dan BealMichigan Shoe Market Show
August 26–27, 2018
Room 301
Embassy Suites Hotel/Livonia
19525 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48125
Show Hours:       
Sunday, Aug. 26: 9 am – 6 pm
Monday, Aug. 27: 9 am – 5 pm

All orders placed at the show receive a 10% discount

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See us at the Chicago Shoe Market on August 22 & 23

Justin Blair at Chicago Shoe Market 2018

Stop by and see us at the Chicago Shoe Market in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday, August 22–23.

We will have samples of the latest shoe care products from Ralyn, therapeutic, massage, and pain relief products from Orthosleeve, Pedifix and Biofreeze, as well as a new addition to our line: German handmade insoles from Pedag USA. We will also have samples of our Apex footwear collection and related shoe accessories.

Dan Beal will be in Room 310, ready to answer all of your questions and help with product selection and ordering.

Most orders ship within 48 hours from our Chicago warehouse. Don’t miss our 10% OFF Day of Show Special!

Justin Blair Territory Manager Dan BealChicago Shoe Market
August 22-23, 2018

Room 310

Embassy Suites Chicago-Downtown
600 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Show Hours:
Wednesday, Aug. 22: 9 am – 6 pm
Thursday, Aug. 23: 9 am – 4 pm

All orders placed at the show receive a 10% discount

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Our summer shoe repair Meet & Greets are scheduled

It’s sandal and dress shoe season…is your shop ready?

Stop by our warehouse for one of our summer Meet and Greets, where you can meet our staff, learn more about our products, and most importantly, SHOP.

Our warehouse is stocked full of shoe repair and shoe care supplies from our own brand Ralyn Shoe Care, as well as many other high-quality and trusted brands.

We have a large selection of everything you need: cleaners and shampoos, leather and rubber soles, shoe creams and dyes, dowels, abrasives, brushes (including personalized options), shoe laces, needles and thread, and much more. Plus, the largest selection of shoe polish in the Midwest!

We are also offering demos of Shoe Systems Plus Supreme Machines Shoe Repair & O&P Lab equipment in our showroom.

Bring your shopping list and stock your shelves for the summer!

RSVP for our July or August Meet and Greet on our Facebook page. 

Email or call us with any questions or special requests before you stop by.

See you there!