Canadian footwear brand Vessi has opened its first store in the US. 

Founded in 2018, the Vancouver-based company’s waterproof footwear has sold more than 2 million pairs worldwide. Now, its new site in Bellevue Square, Washington, marks a new step in the company’s growth.

Using its proprietary Dyma-tex technology, Vessi claims that its lightweight designs are the world’s first 100 per cent waterproof shoe.

“Opening our first US store is an important step for the brand,” said Andy Wang, co-founder and CEO of Vessi. 

“The Pacific Northwest has always been a core market for us, and Bellevue is a natural place to bring the Vessi experience into a physical retail setting.”

The Bellevue location will feature Vessi’s full footwear lineup, along with select outerwear. 

Vessi said it will donate all profits from the Bellevue store’s opening period through the first weekend of operations to support local flood relief and recovery efforts. With a separate donation made to support flood-affected communities in Abbotsford and the Lower Mainland in British Columbia.