Hirestreet offers first footwear rentals with Schuh

This move comes in response to a record summer for occasionwear rental on Hirestreet‘s platform, which saw a staggering 300% increase in site traffic year-on-year. In July alone, the platform received more than 250 requests from customers for shoe rentals to complement their outfits.

Schuh, a company acquired by Genesco footwear retailer in June 2011 for £125 million, is known for its wide array of brands including Converse, Dr. Martens, Nike, and Vans.

The company, whose name means “shoe” in German, has over 4,500 employees and is one of the leading fashion footwear retailers with over 120 stores in the UK, Ireland, and online.

Hirestreet, founded in 2018, has quickly become the exclusive rental partner for over 50 brands, including Asos, Nobody’s Child, Warehouse, Marks & Spencer, and Oasis…