Shoemakers & Bootmakers in Helsinki

Helsinki / Online

Achilles Ion Gabriel creates sculptural footwear with exaggerated heels, unusual toes and playful references.

Best for Statement shoes

Design District, Helsinki

Asuna, founded in 2003 by sisters Marianne and Sari at Fredrikinkatu 24 in Helsinki, sells designer fashion from Comme des Garçons, Sofie D'Hoore, Rundholz Black Label, Christian Wijnants, Extreme Cashmere and Fausto Santini. The boutique carries tops, knitwear, dresses, outerwear, shoes and jewellery.

Best for Curated designer fashion

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Bulevardi, Helsinki

Suutari Haukanvuori, at Bulevardi 24 in Helsinki and Finland's only official Saphir Médaille d'Or reseller, sells shoe-care products, Italian leather bags, belts and wallets from Tuscany Leather, and handmade Finnish Roselli knives and axes. It also provides shoemaking services including sole and heel repair and won a European Enterprise Awards 2022 distinction.

Best for Leather goods and shoe repair

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Kruununhaka (Vironkatu 8 C) / Online

Terhi Pölkki accepts customers’ worn shoes for resoling, extending the life of pairs after purchase. The Helsinki studio also explains leather sourcing and packaging choices, giving the Vironkatu visit more context than the seasonal shelf alone.

Best for Elegant simplicity, high-quality craftsmanship, footwear perfectly suited to Finnish conditions

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