REDMETEOR
THE FOUNDER
Founder
In 2014, the shoes produced at my father’s factory became less competitive due to low-cost Chinese products, and large corporations continued to demand lower supply prices. The business model of simply mass-producing shoes to fulfill orders and supplying them to large corporations seemed to have no future. Work at the factory gradually declined, and we found ourselves in such a severe crisis that we could no longer keep the factory running.
A view of the factory, which ceased operations in 2014
RedMeteor was born when a son—who was working as an automotive designer at HK Motors at the time—quit his job to save his father’s factory, which was on the brink of closure. Drawing on his experience and skills as an automotive designer, he created his own brand and refined shoe designs.
Striving to delight its customers, RedMeteor continuously pursues distinctive designs and functionality based on founder Seok Sang-ho’s exceptional design sensibility—honed during his time as a concept car designer—and his experience participating in domestic and international auto shows. The brand is also creating new value by participating in domestic and international fashion shows and overseas Fashion Weeks. By participating in fashion weeks in the UK, Germany, China, and Indonesia, the brand is elevating the status of Korean shoe designers, and RedMeteor’s unique style and identity are already widely recognized as a distinct brand.
Daniel STONe (SANGHO)
CEO & FOUNDER
RedMeteor | RedMeteor Design is a premium brand of handmade men’s shoes created by a designer with a background in automotive design. By incorporating youthful and bold colors and designs into its products, the brand has established a unique and sophisticated identity. RedMeteor is the first in the industry to apply SuperFabric—a cutting-edge functional material invented in the United States—to footwear. With a diverse product lineup ranging from casual shoes, sneakers, dress shoes, and boots, catering to both the youthful sensibilities of those in their 20s and the sophisticated tastes of men in their 30s and 40s. The brand strives to satisfy consumers’ individuality through a wide range of color variations. By participating in fashion shows to build a young and forward-thinking brand identity, RedMeteor aims to become a brand loved by consumers not only in Korea but around the world.
RedMeteor is a new men’s premium handmade shoes brand created by a car designers. This product is intended for young men of 20 to 30 generations. Apply a young and intense red in the product. And We created a unique and refined character. We provide a variety of product of men’s shoes like a casual, sneakers and etc. We are committed to satisfy the personality of the consumer through a variety of color variations in the product. RedMeteor is keep going to make a young and future-oriented brand Identity. After all, not only South Korea and Chinese consumers, it will be the shoes that are loved by worldwide consumers.
Adding New #Value
RedMeteor is always committed to crafting shoes that enhance your user experience and satisfaction. There are many parallels between automotive design and shoe design. Both are products used for transportation, and just as a car must provide a smooth ride, a shoe must offer a comfortable fit. RedMeteor strives to leverage its experience and expertise in automotive design to provide customers with a wearing experience and comfort comparable to that of riding in a top-of-the-line luxury car. In fact, we produce our shoes using SuperFabric, a cutting-edge functional material also used in the interiors of super-luxury cars like Lotus and Ferrari. Furthermore, the character lines reminiscent of a car’s side profile will ensure you look stylish wherever you go.
RedMeteor's #DesignPhilosophy
Automotive design & Experience + Shoe design & Crafting = Creating a new value
Automotive Design & Experience + Shoe Design & Craftsmanship = Creating New Value
Participated in London Fashion Week Men's in January 2017
Recognized for our unique design capabilities, we were invited to participate in an exhibition alongside domestic fashion brands. We identified seven colors that symbolize Korea and boldly applied each of them to the sides of our shoes.
A portion of the proceeds is used to train and support automotive designers.
RedMeteor sponsors the automotive design community ADS.
We provide students and the general public interested in learning about automotive design with a variety of resources on the subject and opportunities to improve their sketching skills.
