Exploring Life & Business with Aaron Warren of Zipped Brands

Today we’d like to introduce you to Aaron Warren.

Hi Aaron, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Growing up, my friends and peers always wore the cool sneakers, the kind I dreamed of wearing. But for me, with my disability, it was nearly impossible to get regular shoes on without it being extremely uncomfortable, so I just didn’t wear them at all. Something as simple as putting on shoes became something that separated me from that feeling of fitting in—a feeling I’ve experienced more times than I can count. Every pair of shoes I loved felt like it was just out of reach, and I knew I couldn’t be the only one feeling this way.

Because I wanted to bridge that gap, I started looking for a solution—not just for me but for anyone who’s ever felt like they couldn’t wear the shoes they loved because the design didn’t consider their needs. That’s when I met Oliver and Angel at Shoe Man with Angel’s Custom Creations. They didn’t just understand my vision; they believed in it. Shortly after, I turned my idea into something very real; I started Zipped Brands. A shoe store providing people with disabilities or mobility challenges the ability to wear their favorite brands of shoes by professionally adding custom, handcrafted zippers. What started as a personal frustration is now a mission to ensure that no one has to feel left out just because of the way they move through the world.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Running a business as someone with a significant physical disability has had its curveballs, but that’s life! Adapt adapt adapt is my motto

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We professionally modify virtually any brand of shoes with a custom, handcrafted zipper that stretches around the entire shoe, allowing the shoe to open fully for easier accessibility & wearability. Our aim with every pair is to do this modification without sacrificing the look, style, or aesthetic of the shoe (which isn’t easy, but it’s very important to us).

How we’re different
Unlike other accessible shoe companies that design entirely new models, we take the shoes people already know and love—like Nike, Adidas, and other top brands—and transform them into accessible versions without compromising style or comfort. Because inclusion matters.

What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
If you have a dream, don’t let anyone or anything stop you from chasing it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://zippedbrands.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zippedbrands/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563853752403