Aotearoa Shoemakers

While the shoemaking industry isn't want it used to be in New Zealand we are still proud to support and promote our fellow skilled makers in this industry and we're delighted to collaborate with other skilled makers within our community who are still offering a range of truly New Zealand made shoes.

These are the shoemakers we am currently aware of, and is by no means a comprehensive list. If you know of or are a shoemaker in Aotearoa, we would love for you to get in touch so we can grow this list!

Soul Shoes - Raglan

Made in Raglan since 1973, Rob Galloway made his first pair of shoes: a pair of hand stitched sheepskin boots. He tried his hand at sandals next which soon his family and friends wanted, and so Soul Shoes was born.

LA Shoemaker - Christchurch

Bespoke shoemaker Louise Ayling values the opportunity to practice her craft of making sustainable high quality footwear recognising that shoemaking is a gentle craft that takes many years to master and always provides the artisan craftsperson with new challenges.