Ruth Sackowitz wear narrow shoes size six and a half, and as a person with little legs would know, having a very hard time finding shoes with comfort and style that He desired. So he decided to do something about it, and that is why opening a shoe fastener Sackowitz on Mercer Street in Hightstown 42 years ago.
Eventually, he began teaching classes and her husband Harry, chicken farmers, finally sold the farm and run the store daily.
Developing family business today in the hands of a child, Stu, and grandson, Rob Sackowitz, who has added two more stores to the family business. If the shoe fits is located in downtown Red Bank and best foot forward is a shopping mall Liberty Bell, Cherry Hill. All three stores self pride in personal service that puts the shoe fastener on a map of four decades ago, and the original shop remains an independent family-owned shoe store in central New Jersey.
“My grandfather was my best friend,” said Sackowitz. “We hang out together every day. At heart, he really became a chicken farmer, so when it comes to business, she had to learn everything from the ground. He did it because he really is the best, most patient and understanding person. “