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.

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.