Bear Shoes

Sanrio is the name of Japanese company that began distributing Hello Kitty all over the world in 1976. They've also introduced her family, and gave her a background... for instance, did you know that she was born in the suburbs of London, and weighs as much as three apples?
Sanrio has also featured Hello Kitty in mass produced collectible items like necklaces, folders, pencils and more. In the 1980s, a Hello Kitty Bear Shoes craze swept the United States, and anything with her likeness sold like hotcakes - she was even featured on a couple of different cartoon shows and her image graced appliances, dolls and other items. In Japan, Sanrio has opened two Hello Kitty theme parks called Harmonyland and Sanrio Puroland, both of which delight millions of visitors every year!

Hello Kitty is beloved not only for her cute image in colourful backgrounds, but also for her optimism and happy messages - despite her lack of mouth. Sanrio representatives say this particular characteristic helps people project their feelings on the character, and that because she speaks from the heart, she isn't bound to any language.