History

Elmer Scott in front of
first shop circa 1940

Scott Hawaii had its start in 1932 after founders Elmer and Jean Scott moved from Marblehead, MA. to the Territory of Hawaii. Coming from a lineage of shoe makers, it didn't take them long to establish a reputation within their new community as manufacturers of quality footwear. Their specialty was plantation boots for the sugarcane and pineapple field workers who were so prevalent back in the day. With the introduction of World War II, materials came in short supply and businesses servicing the United States military were given priority. To meet these new conditions, Scott Hawaii changed direction and began focusing on casual footwear, which it sold to the military exchanges. The "slippah" was born.

Scott Hawaii was born of the principles, dedication and vision it takes to drive a couple almost 6000 miles away (during a time of trains and steamships!) to an unfamiliar land to start a business. Now in its third generation, these principles are still in place today. Although the styling has come a long way, the quality and attention to detail are still the same. We hope you appreciate our footwear as much as we do our story and this place we call home, Hawaii.

Aloha,

Scott Hawaii