Roots was born from a straightforward vision and the drive to realize it. In 1973, Michael Budman and Don Green founded Roots, driven by their love for Ontario’s Algonquin Park and all it symbolized for them. Beginning in Toronto with footwear, Roots expanded to feature premium leather bags, jackets, accessories, their iconic salt & pepper sweats, natural fiber apparel, and home decor. The leather goods have always been, and continue to be, manufactured in Canada at our own Toronto facility.