HeyDude launches in Indian market with Metro Shoes

Footwear brand HeyDude has launched in the Indian market through a retail partnership with Metro Shoes and its collection of casual styles has rolled out across select Metro Shoes locations throughout India.

On September 5, HeyDude shoes launched in a number of Metro Shoes’ brick-and-mortar stores in India, the brand announced in a press release. Priced from Rs 5,999 onwards, HeyDude’s ‘Wally’ and ‘Wendy’ lightweight shoe collections offer comfort driven styles for men and women.
 
“The ridiculously lightweight footwear designs provide optimum comfort, whether you’re navigating the bustling streets of an Indian metropolis or enjoying a relaxed weekend getaway,” announced the brand in a press release. “HeyDude shoes are also incredibly versatile, seamlessly transitioning from casual to semi-formal settings, making them the perfect choice for men and women in India’s diverse and dynamic lifestyle.”
 
HeyDude’s Wally collection for men features shoes made from materials including canvas, sport knit, and ‘Sox’, a breathable textile. The Wendy women’s collection offers shoes for leisure time to the office and have bohemian aesthetic touches.
 
HeyDude was acquired by footwear brand Crocs in 2022. The brand was founded by Alessandro Rosano in Italy in 2008 and launched in the US market in 2010, Shoe Sensation reported.