P.W. Minor History P.W. Minor; Son was founded in 1867 by the Minor Family, and immediately became the market leader in the manufacturing of quality footwear to meet the lifestyle needs of those wearing their products. One hundred and thirty-seven years have passed and the mission of P.W. Minor; Son has remained the same—to provide quality footwear and foot care products to meet the needs of the people who use them. Whether for people with diabetes, arthritis, foot trauma or for people who just want to wear truly comfortable shoes, P.W. Minor has a product to help you live the lifestyle you choose. Still privately held by the Minor family, P.W. Minor; Son still manufacturers shoes in the United States as well as in China. Based in Batavia, New York, over 150 shoemakers still produce footwear by hand and with personal care. P.W. Minor; Son—family run, and run like family. Please join us.