21st century icon Steve Madden, probably America's best shoe designer, leads the market in trendsetting shoe designs. For two decades visionary Steve Madden has provided millions of young, fashion forward women with funky ways to express shoe style individuality. With sheer bottle, early footwear experience, and unique designs, Steve Madden began crafting shoe in 1990 from his Queens NY factory on a shoestring budget. A year on, inspired by 70's rock and roll, redefined platform shoes with thick chunky heels projected the spectacular Madden enterprise onto the world stage. Fashion is what a young guy or girl feels good wearing now, but put together in the right way. Today, forward looking Steve Madden is not just a shoe it's a lifestyle.