Shoemakers & Bootmakers in Barcelona

Barcelona

Footwear brand founded in 2015 in Honolulu by CEO Alejandro Porras, inspired by reactions to Menorcan avarca sandals; design is now based in Barcelona with production by artisans in Spain and Portugal. Uses a pre-order, on-demand model to limit overproduction.

Best for On-demand trend sandals and boots made to order to cut waste

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Barcelona, Spain

Founded in 2014 by Argentine-born Daniel Porcelli after three years running a bespoke shoemaking studio in Barcelona; sells direct-to-consumer, Goodyear-welted shoes made by artisans in Almansa, Spain, through roughly 200 production steps.

Best for Hand-finished, French-inspired

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Barcelona / Carrer d'Avinyó 7 / Online

The Gothic Quarter workshop that invented the fashion espadrille in 1940 — wedge heels thirty years before Saint Laurent sent them down a runway. Jute soles hand-stitched to canvas in Barcelona; the Tasies family still guards Emilia's craft, and queues still form before the doors open.

Best for Authentic hand-made espadrilles from the source.

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Barcelona / Spain / Online

Barcelona bespoke shoemaker — learned the craft in Italy, now makes Goodyear-welted shoes with premium materials. From monk straps to loafers, handmade in Spain.

Best for Goodyear-welted Barcelona bespoke shoes

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Barcelona / Spain / Online

Barcelona-based eco-friendly sneakers — vegan materials, sustainable production in Portugal, and a throwback aesthetic. The conscious alternative to mass-produced kicks.

Best for Eco-friendly vegan sneakers with vintage aesthetics

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