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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 |
15 Comments
gon@lemm.ee · 16 pts · 1y
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:
Edit: I made a table.
Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you!
matelt@feddit.uk · 8 pts · 1y
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.
Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 1y
Thank you!
raparperi11@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y
Sievi is a Finnish shoe manufacturer that manufactures their shoes in Finland and has offices in multiple European countries.
rzadkie@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
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.
ambitious_bones@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Adding Bohempia. Vegan barefoot shoes from Czech Republic, manufactured in Romania.
FatLegTed@piefed.social · 4 pts · 1y
kronarbob@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
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.
bndkt@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
MoEa makes nice sustainable sneakers. They are based in France and manufacture in Portugal. Materials are from Italy. https://moea.io/en-int
Xanxia@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y
Ecco (Denmark) never pulled out of Russia.
cocolowlander@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 1y
Good job compiling this. I'm looking for a new sneaker so I'll be using this list.
Tehdastehdas@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Kuoma, Finland
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuomiokoski_(yritys)
partizan@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
Lonsdale from UK is also missing from the list
VolumetricShitCompressor@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
Last Resort from Sweden could go onto this list. The do some skateboard-oriented sneakers.
Mokaam@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
Ecco has famously not wanted to end their business in Russia so I would stay away from them