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Want to explore further on the cultural heritage of Marikina Shoemaking? Discover more about the tradition by learning further its rich history and craftsmanship through scrolling down towards these written articles and existing workshops provided hosted by Marikina shoemakers.
WRITTEN ARTICLES
Discover on how the Marikina Shoemaking tradition has evolved over the past decade while maintaining its cultural relevance within today’s generation.
Discover how Marikina became the Shoe Capital of the Philippines and see the prevailing legacy that continuously shapes its world-renowned craft.
Explore how shoemaking came to represent the soul of Marikina, becoming a now living symbol of cultural pride and craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Learn about the process behind Marikina-made shoes and discover how each pair embodies local artistry where it reflects the skill and dedication of every Filipino shoe artisans.
Discover how local government programs and initiatives have played a vital role in preserving the cultural heritage of Marikina shoemaking and sustaining its legacy of craft for the future generations.
Learn on how the continuous collaborations and appreciation are shaping the future of Marikina's shoemaking industry that strengthens its community and cultural legacy.
STORE LOCATIONS
Interested in trying out on Marikina-made footwear? Support local craftsmanship by visiting through these Marikina made shoe brands and find your perfect pair!
Pando Shoe Store is known for its high-quality and handcrafted shoes, made with genuine leather and dedicated to be used for a variety of occasions such as office meetings, weddings and other formal events.
PANDO
Having the experience of making footwear for national paegants. Roweliza is a shoe brand that integrates their made-to-order ladies shoes with local motifs that reflects Filipino culture.Â
ROWELIZA
Known for its premium craftmanship and handmade techniques within its custom shoe products, Tatay Oly Shoes presents itself as one of the most respected homegrown brands in Marikina City, founded by Rolando "Tatay Oly" Santos, also known as the Presidential Shoemaker.
TATAY OLY
OTTO Shoes envisions to represent the craftsmanship and innovation through their products. At OTTO shoes, they provide a variety of high-quality shoes made for men, women, and children as well as a creative museum to help showcase further the cultural relevance of Marikina shoemking.
OTTO
Known for their commitment in maintaining the "perfect fit", Godfather shoes showcases their specialty in wedding and formal footwear as well as empowering how the Marikina shoemaking tradition can earn its recognition within the global stage.
GODFATHER
Known for its weaving like patterns and hand-carved wooden heels from Paete, Laguna, Risque Design's footwear aims to showcase its products that highlights visual motifs that represents the local tribe communities and weavers.
RISQUE DESIGNS
C-point earn its recognition for providing free lifetime repairs services for their formal shoes, casual wear, topsiders, and sandals. At C-Point, they aim to promote awareness about the industry by providing school trips to help educate about the cultural heritage of Marikina shoemaking.
CPOINT
Pelina Shoes presents itself as a brand that provides high-quality craftsmanship yet affordable footwear such as ballets and sandals for women.Â
PELINA SHOES
WORKSHOP INITIATIVES
These presented workshops are highly beneficial as participants have the chance to learn more about the shoe-making process and gain insight from a group of expert, local craftsmen. If you are interested in delving into the rich cultural traditions and skilled craftsmanship behind Marikina footwear, we invite you to explore and experience the culture of the shoemaking tradition.
Enhance your knowledge about the shoes process and business ventures by joining these Risque Design workshops
Discover more on how to start a shoe buisness with just only 10K by joining this workshop made by Godfather Shoes