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| Brand | Country of Origin | Manufacturing Location | Specialty | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adidas | Germany | Mainly Asia (China, Vietnam) | Sportswear | Medium |
| Aigle | France | France and other European countries | Outdoor (rubber boots) | Medium |
| AKU | Italy | Italy and Europe | Outdoor (hiking boots) | High |
| Ara | Germany | Europe | Casual (women’s comfort) | Medium |
| Artengo (Decathlon) | France | Asia | Sportswear (tennis) | Low |
| Base London | United Kingdom | Asia | Casual (urban men’s footwear) | Medium |
| Bata | Czech Republic | Global (Europe and Asia) | Casual/Formal | Low-Medium |
| Bexley | France | Europe | Formal (men’s dress shoes) | Medium |
| Birkenstock | Germany | Germany | Casual (sandals) | Medium |
| Bugatti | Germany | Asia (India, China) | Casual/Formal | Medium |
| Bullboxer | Netherlands | Portugal | Casual (youth fashion) | Medium |
| Callaghan | Spain | Spain | Casual (comfort technology) | Medium |
| Camel Active | Germany | Asia (licensed manufacturing) | Casual (adventurer style) | Medium |
| Camper | Spain | Mainly Asia | Casual (contemporary design) | Medium |
| Castañer | Spain | Spain | Casual (espadrilles) | Medium |
| Clarks | United Kingdom | Asia | Casual (classic footwear) | Medium |
| Crownhill | Spain | Spain | Formal (Goodyear welted men’s shoes) | Medium |
| Cruyff | Netherlands | Asia | Casual (sneakers) | Medium |
| Dachstein | Austria | Europe | Outdoor (trekking, snow) | Medium |
| Diadora | Italy | Asia | Sportswear (multi-sport) | Medium |
| Dolomite | Italy | Europe | Outdoor (mountain) | Medium |
| Dr. Martens | United Kingdom | Asia | Casual (boots) | Medium |
| Dubarry | Ireland | Portugal | Outdoor (nautical, countryside) | High |
| Dune London | United Kingdom | Asia | Casual/Formal (fashion) | Medium |
| Ecco | Denmark | Asia and Europe (own facilities) | Casual (comfort) | Medium |
| El Naturalista | Spain | Spain | Casual (eco-friendly) | Medium |
| Ellesse | Italy | Asia | Sportswear (retro style) | Medium |
| Fila | Italy | Asia | Sportswear (athletic fashion) | Medium |
| Fluchos | Spain | Spain | Casual (comfortable leather) | Medium |
| Fly London | Portugal | Portugal | Casual (fashion) | Medium |
| Gabor | Germany | Europe | Casual/Formal (women’s footwear) | Medium |
| Geox | Italy | Asia and Eastern Europe | Casual (breathable shoes) | Medium |
| Gino Rossi | Poland | Asia | Casual/Formal (leather shoes) | Medium |
| Gola | United Kingdom | Asia | Casual/Sportswear (retro style) | Medium |
| Grisport | Italy | Italy | Outdoor (trekking) | Medium |
| Hanwag | Germany | Europe | Outdoor (hiking boots) | High |
| Hey Dude | Italy | Asia | Casual (lightweight loafers) | Medium |
| Hi-Tec | United Kingdom | Asia | Sportswear/Outdoor | Low |
| Hotter | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Casual (comfort footwear) | Medium |
| Hummel | Denmark | Asia | Sportswear (soccer, handball) | Medium |
| Högl | Austria | Europe | Formal (women’s dress shoes) | Medium |
| Inov-8 | United Kingdom | Asia | Sportswear (trail running) | Medium |
| Jack Wolfskin | Germany | Asia | Outdoor (hiking) | Medium |
| Joma | Spain | Spain and Asia | Sportswear (soccer, running) | Low |
| Josef Seibel | Germany | Europe | Casual (comfort shoes) | Medium |
| Kalenji (Decathlon) | France | Asia | Sportswear (running) | Low |
| Kappa | Italy | Asia | Sportswear (athletic fashion) | Medium |
| Karhu | Finland | Asia | Sportswear (running) | Medium |
| Kelme | Spain | Asia | Sportswear (soccer) | Low |
| Kickers | France | Asia | Casual (youth boots) | Medium |
| Kipsta (Decathlon) | France | Asia | Sportswear (team sports) | Low |
| La Sportiva | Italy | Italy | Outdoor (mountaineering) | Medium |
| Lacoste | France | Asia | Casual/Sportswear | Medium |
| Lasocki (CCC) | Poland | Asia | Casual/Formal (leather) | Low |
| Legero | Austria | Europe | Casual (comfortable shoes) | Medium |
| Lloyd | Germany | Europe | Formal (men’s dress shoes) | High |
| Loding | France | Europe | Formal (men’s dress shoes) | Medium |
| Lotto | Italy | Asia | Sportswear (multi-sport) | Medium |
| Lowa | Germany | Europe | Outdoor (trekking) | High |
| Marco Tozzi | Germany | Asia | Casual (women’s fashion) | Low |
| Martinelli | Spain | Spain | Formal (dress shoes) | Medium |
| Massimo Dutti | Spain | Spain/Portugal | Formal (classic) | Medium |
| Meermin | Spain | China | Formal (Goodyear welted) | High |
| Meindl | Germany | Germany | Outdoor (hiking boots) | High |
| Minelli | France | Asia/Europe | Casual/Formal (fashion) | Medium |
| Munich | Spain | Spain and Asia | Sportswear/Casual | Medium |
| Mustang (MTNG) | Spain | Asia | Casual (youth fashion) | Low |
| Myrqvist | Sweden | Portugal | Formal (men’s dress shoes) | Medium |
| Nero Giardini | Italy | Italy | Casual/Formal (fashion) | Medium |
| Novesta | Slovakia | Slovakia | Casual (canvas sneakers) | Low |
| On Running | Switzerland | Asia | Sportswear (running) | Medium |
| Orban’s | France | Spain | Formal (Goodyear welted) | High |
| Palladium | France | Asia | Casual (canvas boots) | Medium |
| Panama Jack | Spain | Spain | Outdoor (boots) | Medium |
| Pataugas | France | Portugal/Spain | Casual (boots and shoes) | Medium |
| Pikolinos | Spain | Spain | Casual (comfortable leather) | Medium |
| Puma | Germany | Asia | Sportswear (multi-sport) | Medium |
| Quechua (Decathlon) | France | Asia | Outdoor (hiking) | Low |
| Reebok | United Kingdom | Asia | Sportswear (fitness) | Medium |
| Rieker | Germany | Eastern Europe | Casual (comfort shoes) | Medium |
| s.Oliver | Germany | Asia | Casual (fashion) | Low |
| Salamander | Germany | Europe | Casual/Formal | Medium |
| Salewa | Italy | Europe | Outdoor (mountaineering) | Medium |
| Salomon | France | Asia | Outdoor (trail running, skiing) | Medium |
| Scarpa | Italy | Italy | Outdoor (mountain, climbing) | High |
| Startas (Borovo) | Croatia | Croatia | Casual (retro canvas shoes) | Low |
| Superga | Italy | Asia | Casual (sneakers) | Medium |
| Tamaris | Germany | Asia | Casual (fashion) | Medium |
| Tretorn | Sweden | Asia | Casual/Outdoor | Medium |
| Umbro | United Kingdom | Asia | Sportswear (soccer) | Low |
| Vagabond | Sweden | Asia | Casual (urban fashion) | Medium |
| Van Lier | Netherlands | Europe | Formal (dress shoes) | Medium |
| Vasky | Czech Republic | Czech Republic | Casual (handcrafted boots) | Medium |
| Veja | France | Brazil | Casual (eco-friendly) | Medium |
| Velasca | Italy | Italy | Formal (handmade) | High |
| Victoria | Spain | Spain | Casual (canvas sneakers) | Low |
| Viking | Norway | Asia | Outdoor (waterproof footwear) | Medium |
| Woden | Denmark | Asia | Casual (sneakers) | Medium |
| Wojas | Poland | Poland | Formal/Casual (leather) | Medium |
| Xti | Spain | Asia | Casual (affordable fashion) | Low |
Just a precision : Aigle has some manufacturing locations in asia (China, Viet nam) Source : their web site. You can click on traceability options on the product you select and see where there are produced.
Ecco has famously not wanted to end their business in Russia so I would stay away from them
Wills Vegan Shoes (London based) are usually made in Portugal or Italy.
MoEa makes nice sustainable sneakers. They are based in France and manufacture in Portugal. Materials are from Italy. https://moea.io/en-int
Polish steel-toe boots:
No idea about Altercore, but Nagabas are made in Poland and I’m pretty sure Steels are too. Steel and Altercore focus mainly on steel-toes but Nagaba also offers wide range of leather shoes. Vegan options present.
Also Haix - based in Germany, made in Croatia combat and trekking boots.
I feel like Portugal is way underrepresented in this list.
Northern Portugal has a long history of shoe-making, specifically in the city of Guimarães. It would be nearly impossible for me to list all the amazing Portuguese shoe brands… And I only see FlyLondon on the list?! You can even see that other brands manufacture in Portugal.
Here’s some other brands:
- Camport (classic shoes and shoes with a modern silhouette, 100% Portuguese); Medium price
- Zouri Shoes (casual shoes made from plastic collected from Portuguese beaches); Low-Medium prices
- Ambitious Brand (mostly casual sneakers, family owned and made by hand in Portugal); Medium prices
- Calçado Guimarães (this one is primarily retailer with some of their own brands as well, not sure where they make it); Low prices
Edit: I made a table.
Brand Manufacture Style Price Camport Portugal Classic and casual Medium Zouri Shoes Portugal Casual Low-Medium Ambitious Brand Portugal Casual Medium Calçado Guimarães Not Sure All Styles Low Thank you!
Thank you very much, just one little thing, there’s some controversy about Dr Martens being made in China, Solovair still makes them in the UK.
Thank you!
Sievi is a Finnish shoe manufacturer that manufactures their shoes in Finland and has offices in multiple European countries.
Adding Bohempia. Vegan barefoot shoes from Czech Republic, manufactured in Romania.
Good job compiling this. I’m looking for a new sneaker so I’ll be using this list.
Lonsdale from UK is also missing from the list
