Lately it seems as if there is no good news about local businesses. Empty storefronts and “Going Out of Business” sales are a common sight in cities and towns across the country. But at The Swanx in Orting Washington, business is booming.

Curtis and Shawna, owners of The Swanx, have pioneered a technique that combines the quality of Sanita handcrafted clogs and the work of accomplished professional artists.

The idea of hand painting Sanita clogs came from Shawna, a nurse in the Seattle/Tacoma area, who always enjoyed wearing colorful scrubs - but thought her plain black clogs needed something more. She and her husband Curtis, now work with local artists to create the hand painted designs sold exclusively at TheSwanx.com. The unique designs attract customers from across the globe and from all walks of life that are looking for something unique in this era of mass production.

"We have worked hard to develop the right formula for our collection - the perfect paint and the most beautiful designs," says Curtis. "But one thing that was never in question was our canvas. We chose Sanita, the original clog. You can't beat hand craftsmanship and over 100 years experience."

The Swanx is beating the odds even in the current down economy - growing every month, while bringing comfort and style to many thousands of happy feet. They are also proud to employ talented local artists - no outsourcing involved!

Visit our Meet the Artists page for more information about the talented Swanx crew.

Questions? Visit our FAQ page, or send us an email!

"Have Fun on Your Feet!" with The Swanx