One Sole
DealWomen's Shoes
One Sole, the women's shoes, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 2, and convinced Daymond John to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $500K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- $2.5M
- Sought valuation
- $500K
- Deal amount
- 35%
- Deal equity
- $1.4M
- Deal valuation
Dominique McClain Barteet faced the sharks in Season 2, Episode 9 in the episode that aired May 13, 2011, bringing their Palm Beach, FL business with them. One Sole, the women's shoes, pitched in the Fashion & Beauty category, one of 239 fashion & beauty businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $500,000 in exchange for 20% equity, putting a $2.5M valuation on the business.
Daymond John made the deal at $500,000 for 35% equity. That priced the company at $1.4M, a haircut from the $2.5M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 2, 19 of 36 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Fashion & Beauty category overall, roughly 58% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about One Sole
OneSole, also written One Sole, is an interchangeable shoe system: a single base sole pairs with snap-on tops, so one pair of shoes can become many different looks without buying many separate pairs. Founder Dominique McClain Barteet built the brand around versatility and travel, pitching it as a way to pack light while still matching outfits, with a wide range of decorative tops to swap onto the same comfortable base.
Barteet came to the Season 2 tank as a seasoned operator, asking for 500,000 dollars in exchange for 20 percent of the company. By then she already had significant sales, broad retail distribution, and a track record on home-shopping television. Daymond John, with deep fashion-industry roots, made the deal, investing the full amount in exchange for a larger share than she had initially offered.
The pitch stood out because this was not an untested idea looking for its first dollar. Barteet had already proven international demand and built a real business, so the appeal for John was scaling something that worked and plugging it into his network, rather than gambling on a concept. The interchangeable system itself gave the brand a clear, repeatable hook.
Where One Sole is now
With a fashion-savvy shark on board, One Sole used the partnership and the show's exposure to keep scaling its interchangeable footwear, leaning on Barteet's existing retail and home-shopping momentum. The brand continued to widen its catalog of sole bases and snap-on tops, reinforcing the mix-and-match identity that set it apart from ordinary shoe lines.
As of 2026 One Sole is still operating and selling through its official store at onesoleshoe.com. The site carries soles, interchangeable tops, travel kits, and accessories, keeping the original build-your-own-shoe concept alive. It remains one of the more durable fashion businesses to come through this era of the show.
Where to buy One Sole
You can buy One Sole today at onesoleshoe.com, which sells the base soles, a large selection of snap-on tops, travel kits, and accessories so you can build and reconfigure your own shoes. The appeal is variety from a single pair: swap tops to change the look while keeping the same comfortable base, which is handy for travel and for anyone who likes options without buying many full pairs. For fans of mix-and-match footwear, it is still a worthwhile, active brand.
Is One Sole still in business?
Read our 2026 update on where the company is now.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy One Sole?
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Did One Sole get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. One Sole closed a deal for $500,000 in exchange for 35% equity, with Daymond John.
Which shark invested in One Sole?
Daymond John invested in One Sole ($500,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was One Sole on?
One Sole appeared in Season 2, Episode 9, which aired May 13, 2011.
How much was One Sole asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $500,000 for 20% of the company, a $2.5M valuation.
Is One Sole still in business?
Yes. As of 2026 One Sole is still operating and selling its interchangeable shoes through its official site, onesoleshoe.com.
How do One Sole shoes work?
You start with a base sole and snap different decorative tops onto it. One pair of soles can take on many looks by swapping tops, which is the brand's core mix-and-match idea.
Did One Sole get a Shark Tank deal?
Yes. Founder Dominique McClain Barteet, who already had substantial sales and retail distribution, landed an investment from Daymond John, whose fashion-industry network fit the brand.
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