Behind the design- Expertly-crafted footwear: Made in Europe
In a world plagued by fads and trends, one thing that doesn’t go out of style is quality and passion. We’ve gone across the pond to work with some of the best footwear manufacturers and craftspeople in Europe. High quality Italian leathers and suedes combined with expert know-how where craftsmanship is paramount. It’s these strong relationships with our suppliers that allow us to create the kind of superior products we can all take pride in.
Guimarães, Portugal
Guimarães, Portugal
Factory: Portugal Footwear
Owned by: The Gonçalves family
Shoes made at this factory:
Men's Park Sneaker and Women's Park Sneaker
Employees - 20+
Years in business - 30+
Made in a family run factory that’s been crafting fine footwear for over three decades, our Park sneakers undergo over 30 unique steps that come together to create a sneaker that’s truly worthy. Our Parks are made with side-stitch cup sole construction, a rigorous and exacting method that cements the soles and uppers. A sidewall stitching machine then ensures a permanent bond. It’s a technique that requires precise skill and a steady hand. This lends the sneaker light, flexible qualities for a more athletic feel in an everyday sneaker.
Our Park sneakers are put through over 30 unique steps before we let you take a single step in them.
Felgueiras, Portugal
Felgueiras, Portugal
Factory: João da Cunha e Silva & Filhos, Lda.
Owned by: Sérgio Cunha
Shoes made at this factory:
The George Leather Chelsea Boot, Leather Logger Boots, The Ashbury Leather Work Boot
Employees: 130+
Years in business: 82
Portugal has an illustrious heritage of leather workmanship with the level of craft rivaling that of Italy and France but with small-scale factories (read: smaller runs and a hand finished product). For this reason we’ve decided to make our Chelsea boots in Portugal’s oldest footwear factory (est. 1935). Our men’s Chelsea boots are set on a natural crepe sole that offers the utmost in comfort and support while natural full grain Italian leather and plush Italian suede gives these a cool, understated look.
Escapães, Portugal
Escapães, Portugal
Factory: Step5, LDA
Owned by: Paula and Ana Tavares
Shoes made at this factory:
Women's Palace Leather Chelsea Boots, The Marina Leather Loafer
Employees: 40+
Years in business: 6
Located outside Santa Maria da Feira, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in Portugal, this young factory is equipped with modern production methods and technology while keeping their focus on high quality materials and construction. Our Marina Leather Loafers for example take full grain Italian leather set on sturdy rubber soles and a covered heel for a subtle lift.
