About Us

When Bob Mulford says the shoe business is in his family’s DNA, he means it. He, his wife Debbie – whose father Buddy Cohen was also in the shoe industry – and their sons Jason and Michael have worked in the shoe industry for many years, learning the ins and outs of bricks and mortar stores as well as a shoe mobile. Throughout the more than 50 years of business, the Mulford’s brand (originally known as the Shoe Box) has maintained classic styles with a mix of trendy, all while catering to the ever-changing brand favorites of their loyal customers. The Mulford family has proven they are here for the long run.

• 1961 – Company incorporated by Buddy Cohen, Debbie Mulford’s father
• Late 1970s – Moved store from downtown Albany, Georgia, to Midtown Shopping Center (now Brooks Plaza)
• 1986 – Bob Mulford became owner
• 1988 – Moved store to Dawson Road in West Albany
• 2002 – Started Shoe Mobile, traveling all over the southeast region of the U.S. to Georgia, Alabama and North Florida selling work industry shoes
• 2008 – Opened popup store in Albany Mall, which was a huge success, became permanent location for the Shoe Box
• 2015 – Albany Mall Shoe Box store changed to Southfitters