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14 Under-the-radar shoe brands you should pay attention to

30.04.2021

By Buro247

14 Under-the-radar shoe brands you should pay attention to

Renowned luxury footwear brands such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, and Giuseppe Zanotti are iconic, but if you call yourself a shoe lover, you’d know that there’s a sea of up-and-coming footwear brands out there that are worthy of a mention too. These labels’ charm doesn’t only lie in its aesthetics—their pieces also come with a reasonable price tag. What more could you ask for?

Below, 14 indie shoe brands—and their best-selling designs—you should totally explore:

Loq

 

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Loq is derived from the surnames of its co-founders Keren Longkumer and Valerie Quant, who met while studying footwear design in Los Angeles back in 2011. The duo went on to launch the brand in 2015, with an aim to redefine classics for the modern day women.

Check out: The Ara sandals that have a Grecian twist.

Shop the brand here.

ATP Atelier

 

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ATP stands for “All Tomorrow’s Parties”. While the brand is based in Stockholm, its shoes are handcrafted in Italy. The result? Footwear that are equal parts minimal and striking.

Check out: The Pittuini cutout heels that are über chic.

Shop the brand here.

Malone Souliers

 

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London-based footwear brand Malone Souliers takes your classic favourites and give them an artisanal update. Five years after its debut, the luxury footwear label introduced its men’s line in 2019 which employs the same aesthetic.

Check out: The Maisie mules that are made using a zero-waste approach this SS21.

Shop the brand here.

Gray Matters

 

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Gray Matters’ shoes may look minimal at first glance, but take a closer look and

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