06 May 2022
Men’s leather shoes are signs of comfortability and durability. The footwear is a long-term investment that pays for an extended time due to its elegance and practicality. Recent years have experienced sharp booms in the global industry for several reasons. Evolving fashion trends and preference to own everything trendy and suave are among the most noteworthy drivers for the international leather shoe market.
The global industry may have faced slight stagnancy during the pandemic because of restricted outdoor gatherings. However, with covid reopening and lives slowly returning to normalcy, demands are picking up again- especially in developed economies where spending on ensembles and accessories increases.
That means better expansion chances for the premium players on the manufacturing side. So, the question arises: What are some leading men’s leather shoe manufacturers globally? Here’s a blog listing the five largest producers of boots, oxfords, loafers, and Derby shoes.
C & J. Clark International Ltd.
Trading as Clarks, the Britain-based company, was founded in 1825 by Cyrus Clark and James Clark. It’s headquartered in Street, Somerset, England, specializing in shoe manufacturing and retailing. As of 2019, it generated annual revenue of over one billion pounds (£) from its 1400 franchises, branded stores, and third-party distributions worldwide. It employs over thirteen thousand staff and today is more famously known for its deluxe Desert Boots.
Dolce & Gabbana
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Dolce & Gabbana was established in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. It’s a designer fashion house specializing in clothing, footwear, sunglasses, handbags, perfumes, jewellery, and cosmetics. As of 2021, the business reported yearly revenue of more than one billion euros (€). It has more than three thousand employees and, since its establishment, has won notable awards and recognitions, including the Woolmark award (1993), Oscar des Parfums (1996), and Best International Designers (2004).
Louis Vuitton
One of the most prominent men's leather shoe manufacturers, Louis Vuitton, was established in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The company has its headquarters located in Paris, France, and specializes in luxury goods, including shoes, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewellery, and luxury bags. It’s a subsidiary of LVMH and sells its products through several channels, like e-commerce, standalone boutiques, and departments in designer department stores. As of 2013, the international fashion house had around nineteen thousand employees and reported revenues of around fourteen billion pounds (£) in 2020.
Cole Haan
Founded in 1928 by Traftin Cole and Eddie Haan, Cole Haan is an international American brand specializing in men’s and women’s accessories and footwear. Headquartered in New York, NY, Greenland, NH, United States, it manufactures shoes, backpacks, wallets, socks, bags, hats, scarves, and gloves. It’s a subsidiary of Apax Partners and serves clients in over three hundred areas across the globe.
Gucci
Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, the multinational luxury business has headquarters in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. It’s one of the most glamourous and chic men’s leather shoe manufacturers. It produces fragrances, accessories, footwear, handbags, ready-to-wear, and home decorations. As of 2019, the company reported annual revenue of over nine billion euros (€) and has more than seventeen thousand employees.
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