Our Story
Our Story
Rain is a Good Thing
Too many people miss out on the joy of rainy days because they think they need to stay inside. Vessi exists to help you walk through any weather with the same positivity you feel on a perfectly sunny day. Too many people miss out on the joy of rainy days because they think they need to stay inside. Vessi exists to help you walk through any weather with the same positivity you feel on a perfectly sunny day.
Born in the Wet Canadian Pacific
The rainy Pacific Northwest is a place where you have to find a way to enjoy being out in the rain, or you’ll be spending most days indoors. In 2018, three Vancouverites finally cracked the code on waterproof footwear that looked, felt and performed like the sneakers we all love to wear everyday. The rest, as they say, is history.
2016
Vessi’s patented 100% Waterproof Dyma-tex® technology is invented by founder, Andy Wang, and a team of scientists.
2017
Vessi, and the idea of waterproof knit sneakers that can be comfortable and stylish, launches on Kickstarter.
2018
After a fully funded Kickstarter, the first Vessis are shipped to the world.
2020
The Weekend Sneaker - our best selling and flagship style hits the streets for the first time.
2020
Vessi jumps at the opportunity to support healthcare workers during Covid with free waterproof shoes across North America.
2021
A commitment to supporting clean water initiatives around the world is made with Vessi’s first donation to Charity:Water.
2022
Our one millionth pair is sold, putting Vessi on the map as a top up and coming shoe brand.
2023
The first Vessi retail store opens at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
2024
Vessi expands waterproof comfort from shoes into apparel, bags and other accessories.
Our Four Design Pillars
Our footwear and apparel are designed with all the technical details needed to keep you dry and comfortable no matter what the conditions. The way we consistently do this for all of our products is by staying true to our four pillars. Everything we create must be waterproof, lightweight, durable and comfortable. Not until a new prototype becomes all of those things, can it earn the Vessi logo.
WATERPROOF
DURABLE
LIGHTWEIGHT
COMFORTABLE
WATERPROOF
DURABLE
LIGHTWEIGHT
COMFORTABLE
Sustainability Matters
We only have one planet and we all need to live here together. So, we work hard to do things the right way. From ensuring every product is PFAS-Free and vegan right down to the glue, to only partnering with those who respect the people doing the work, we will always do our best to step lightly and build up those around us.
Our Community
Encouraging others to embrace the rain has brought so many of us together. The Vessi community has become a place that celebrates rainy days and the value of water in all of our lives. Through our charity partners, we help bring clean water to those in need and protect the freshwater we have – all while spreading the unexpected joy that can be found by being outside in the rain.
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