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Blowfish Malibu, LLC is a juniors' label shoe making company founded by Stephen Hoyt and Don Weiss, two big dogs in the shoe world that have gotten together to revolutionize the shoe world again. Steve Hoyt, designer of well-known brands, such as Rocket Dog, Esprit and Sam & Libby. Don Weiss, who launched Hippopotamus, Aerosoles, Rocket Dog, and David Aaron - a division of Steve Madden shoes - are now joining talents for their next venture: Blowfish shoes. A little less than 100 years of experience combined represent this brand new company.

Origins and History
Blowfish was founded in 2006 on Malibu beach in Malibu, California. One of the founders, Stephen Hoyt would regularly be walking his dog and kept seeing blowfish in the water near where they used to run. He believed it to be some sort of sign, and that's how Blowfish Shoes began. Drawing on this foundation, Blowfish Malibu brings that coveted LA surf lifestyle to your doorstep. A growing gaggle of teenage girls has embraced Blowfish, that offers footwear inspired by its young customers. The brand reported revenues of about $15 million on its first fiscal birthday last September, according to co-founders Don Weiss and Stephen Hoyt.

Products
Blowfish Shoes has a range that is both casual and durable with daring and individual elements for those who have the courage to tamper with the distinctive but are true to the basics at heart. A cool yet confident assortment, the pumps share original fun styles with comfort, whilst the boots are effortlessly creative and enviably versatile. The company's motto is "We think personal style is just another form of self-expression...and we make shoes for creative girls who can put together a look with effortless originality. Blowfish takes a break from the ordinary and a cue from the past. There's something unexpected in every shoe we create, just as there's something unexpected about every girl who wears them". Blowfish offers a wide variety of different styled shoes, such as:

Flats
This type of shoes are best for walking and casual affairs. Blowfish ballet shoes belong to this segment of footwear by Blowfish. Flats come in different exotic designs; with wide variety of colors to choose from so that they can easily blend well with your dress

Sandals
This is another popular type of Blowfish footwear that are ideal for women's casual wear. The sandals come in various exotic designs with differing colors to choose from.

Booties
There are two types of booties of Blowfish, the ankle boots and the conventional boots. The most commonly preferred type is the ankle boots because they can are usually designed casual wears and easier to wear. But some women may prefer the traditional-type boots that are knee high. Hence, they also have various models to choose from; such as Blowfish humvee boot, Blowfish fireplace boot, Blowfish farm girl boot among many others.

There are still many other types of Blowfish foot gears that are available in the market today such as casuals, heels and wedges.

Retail Stores
Halfway through its sophomore year, Blowfish continues to grow: It has secured shelf space at big-name retailers including Dillard's, Macy's, Delia's, Urban Outfitters, DSW and Famous Footwear, as well as at 220 independents.The company is also swimming in international waters, selling in Israel, Australia, Greece and the U.K., among other countries.

Headquarters
Blowfish Malibu, LLC headquarters is located on 5929 Kanan Dume Road, Malibu, California.