A contemporary take on a timeless classic, our Mary Jane was handcrafted by expert Italian artisans to bridge the gap between comfort and chic. Read More

In our world, every design is conceived with great intention and led by the desire to fill a need in the modern woman’s wardrobe. Both the Strappy Sandal and the Evening Sandal were born from the search for the perfect barely-there shoe. Read More

Underscored by ESSEN’s signature emphasis on comfort, the Modern Moccasin effortlessly blends form and function. Realised in Italy, each pair of our Modern Moccasins undergoes a detailed journey involving many skilled artisans and seven specialist suppliers. Read More

The simplest shapes are often the most difficult to get right. When we set out to make The Simple Sandal, we were determined to craft it the slow way, but we didn’t anticipate it would take nearly four years! Learn more about the making of The Simple Sandal. 

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Most of our Foundation Flats are exclusively made-to-order. Producing on demand not only helps us reduce overproduction and minimise waste but you'll also get something that's made especially for you, and only you. Each pair is hand-stitched, scrutinised, perfected, wrapped and packed by our amazing artisans. Go inside our workshop to see how they're made. 

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When it comes to crafting shoes the slow way, we refuse to compromise. The most beautiful shoes are made in Italy & Portugal, so that’s where we went to create our shoes. Go inside our Portuguese workshop and see how our shoes are ethically made.  Read More

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To create the timeless look we wanted for our Elevated Essential heels, we needed a workshop that could craft shoes the slow way. Our Spanish, family run workshop consists of a team of master craftsmen who have been making shoes with time-honoured techniques for generations.

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Le Marche is considered the world’s oldest and best shoe manufacturing district since 1901. Our workshops have more than 30 years of experience producing handmade shoes and the artisans employ time-honoured methods passed down through generations. 

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