30 best brands of footwear: men, women and children

Buying shoes is one of the most frequent selection processes due to the continuous change of seasons and weather conditions. In order not to get lost in the great variety of footwear, we bring to your attention a rating of the best footwear brands. Our review has collected the key shoe brands known in Russia and around the world.

Best shoe brands price / quality

Vitacci (Russia) - European quality at an affordable price

The family business, founded over 12 years ago by three brothers, today is a diversified fashion holding. The assortment of Vitacci, the largest Russian-Italian footwear brand, pleases its customers with seasonal collections twice a year: 3,000 items of footwear and accessories.

In its production, the company uses the latest polymer materials with low-shrinkage fibers. This provides a high level of thermal insulation properties and increased strength for the entire Vitacci brand range.

In addition to men's and women's shoes, the company sells capsule collections for children Vitacci Kids.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Material: - Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41	Material: PU leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 40
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36	Material: natural suede Sizes: 21, 22, 23, 24

Rieker (Germany) - a huge selection of orthopedic shoes

The famous German brand for more than 150 years, producing shoes not only taking into account gender and season, but also relying on the characteristics of the age and individual structure of the buyer's foot.

The range of the company offers a huge selection of anti-stress shoes with the characteristic features that have become the brand's trademark: a lightweight sole, a breathable upper, orthopedic or anatomical insoles with a shock absorption effect.

All Rieker brand shoes are made using a stitched fastening method and have a wide range of sneakers and sneakers, moccasins and sandals, as well as a separate line of shoes for children and adolescents "Rieker Teens".

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 38, 39, 40, 41
Material: - Sizes: 37, 38, 39, 40	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42

Tervolina (Russia) - beauty and convenience without compromise

The priority benchmark of the brand is the functionality and quality of each model. The company started about 30 years ago, being one of the first suppliers of Italian footwear to Russia. In the future, the management decided to create its own branded production.

The Tervolina brand is included in the list of "Superbrands" of the Russian consumer market and has more than 80 stores throughout the country.

Thanks to its democratic pricing policy, the company's footwear will be affordable for literally every buyer. The price for some models, taking into account seasonal sales, starts from 700 rubles per pair.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 38, 39, 41
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39
Material: genuine patent leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 41

Marko (Belarus) - "quality, tradition, comfort"

The largest shoe holding in Belarus with more than 20 years of history. Initially, the company specialized in the production of exclusively men's shoes made of genuine leather. This is the reason for the visual similarity of the image of the first letter of the logo "M" with a model men's low shoe.

The assortment of the Marko company offers customers more than 2000 line items, renewed up to 80% per year.
All products of the brand are produced in three different directions: the collection of fashionable women's and men's footwear "Marko Collection", the status series "Marko Premier", and to meet the demand of the middle segment, the collection of footwear "Marko City Style" made of artificial materials is offered.

Material: - Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 46	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 42, 43, 46
Material: - Sizes: 39, 45	Material: - Sizes: 40, 42, 43, 44
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 41	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42

Zenden (Russia) - footwear for all Russia

One of the best and most famous Russian shoe companies has more than 100 stores throughout the country. The lineup of the brand mainly consists of artificial eco materials, the design of which is developed taking into account the fashion trends of the shoe world.
Zenden can easily be called a family chain. The company offers not only standard men's and women's collections, but also a children's line.

More recently, the brand launched its own line of sports shoes on the market - Dixer. The company's products are distinguished by an affordable price and a variety of colors.

Material: PU leather Dimensions: -	Material: faux nubuck Dimensions:
Material: faux nubuck Dimensions: -	Material: natural nubuck Dimensions: -
Material: faux nubuck Dimensions: -	Lining material: natural wool Dimensions: -

Tofa (Russia) - traditions of craftsmanship and new technologies

The Tula Shoe Factory offers a wide range of footwear for the whole family, both from natural and from artificial or combined materials. Every year the company produces about 500,000 pairs of shoes, produced on modern European equipment.

The design of the Tofa brand shoes is quite diverse and is more aimed at the ordinary buyer, in connection with which most of the models are more mass-market in nature. There are almost no classic models in the brand's assortment.

Material: textile Sizes: 37, 38, 40	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 38
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 43, 44, 45	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 39, 41
Material: natural nubuck Sizes: 40, 41, 43, 44, 45	Material: - Sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41

ECCO (Denmark) - the world leader in shoe production

For more than half a century, the brand has occupied one of the leading places and is one of the three world leaders in the production of footwear.
The most accurate lines, executed in the Scandinavian style, ensure the comfort and convenience of wearing ECCO shoes. The company exercises full control over all stages of production: from leather dressing to selling products to a potential owner.

The main design direction of ECCO brand footwear is natural natural materials in a classic design. Such shoes are not tied to age and are suitable for people who value practicality and comfort.

Material: - Dimensions: -	Material: textile Sizes: 27, 29, 30, 31
Material: - Dimensions: -	Lining Material: Faux Fur Sizes: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34
Material: textile Dimensions: -	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 38

GEOX (Italy) - shoes that breathe

The world's largest footwear and accessories company, known for the use of waterproof and breathable materials in its production.

The main advantage of the GEOX brand is patented technologies that make shoes comfortable to wear regardless of the season. Among the latest innovations: innovative moisture protection technology for shoes with leather soles, which allows you to keep dry not only the sole, but also the upper of the product.

The brand's sports shoes are unique for their ventilation system, which is a special sole structure with functional openings that allow air to circulate during movement.

Material: - Sizes: 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39	Material: natural suede Sizes: 40, 43, 44, 46
Material: - Sizes: 28	Material: polyurethane Sizes: 33
Material: natural suede Dimensions: -	Lining Material: Faux Fur Sizes: 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37

CLARKS (England) - a symbiosis of beauty and comfort

One of the oldest and most reputable shoe brands in the world. The first products of the company - house slippers were made by hand almost two centuries ago.

Today, the Clarks brand is considered one of the largest manufacturers of everyday footwear, sold in more than 2000 stores in 150 countries.
The company presents several sub-brands, taking into account the needs of various target audiences, and divides them by style and price positioning: Clarks, Clarks Originals, Collection by Clarks, Cloudsteppers by Clarks, Unstructured, Clarks Kids.

The brand pays special attention to the children's collection. The best quality materials, anatomical pads, and breathable insoles with bactericidal impregnation are always used in shoes for children.

Material: - Sizes: 35, 36, 36.5, 38.5, 39, 41	Material: - Dimensions: 38.44
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39, 40, 40.5, 41, 41.5, 42, 43, 44, 45	Material: - Sizes: 40, 40.5, 41, 42, 43, 44
Material: - Sizes: 35, 36, 36.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 39.5, 40.5	Material: - Sizes: 34.5, 35, 36.5

Corso Como (Italy) - striving for excellence

The shoe brand has been producing high-quality and beautiful shoes for 16 years, together with leading figures in the fashion industry. A distinctive feature of the company is fast adaptation of the latest fashion trends.

The Corso Como collections are the embodiment of trends, elegance and impeccable taste. Leather, suede and textiles of exceptionally high Italian quality are used in the production of brand footwear.

The assortment of the company offers models of women's and men's footwear for any season, both classic design and modern sports sneakers and sneakers.

Leather material Sizes: 40	Leather material Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Leather material Sizes: 36, 38, 40	Leather material Sizes: 38
Material: Eco-leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39,40, 41	Material: textile Sizes: 35, 36,37,38,39,40

Rating of premium shoe brands

Carlo Pazolini (Russia) - premium status at a loyal price

The Russian footwear brand Pazolini can easily be confused with Italian designer footwear. However, the management of the company borrowed not only the sonorous name, but also the technology of premium-class footwear production from the famous shoe makers all over the world.

The Carlo Pazolini range includes various categories of the segment of affordable luxury, from light sandals to winter boots. The price for the summer model of the brand starts from 9,000 - 10,000 rubles.

Material: Genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37.39	Material: Split leather Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
Material: Velor Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40	Material: Velor Sizes: 37
Material: Genuine leather Dimensions: 38.5	Material: Genuine leather Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38.39

Manolo Blahnik (England) - when convenience doesn't compromise elegance

The brand is popular for its comfortable high-heeled shoe last. Manolo Blahnik's style combines avant-garde elements with classic traditional attributes. Apart from shoes, Manolo Blahnik also produces mules, ankle boots, pumps, sandals. The only exception is platform shoes.

Material: Satin Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38	Leather material Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38
Leather material Sizes: 38, 39, 41	Leather material Sizes: 38, 39, 40 41
Material: Silk Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38	Leather material Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 38

Jimmy Choo (England) - exclusive handiwork from a renowned designer

Jimmy Choo products are known for their unique handcrafted finishes. The designer adheres to the rule: to produce a small amount of shoes, but of the highest quality.
The Jimmy Choo range includes both classic versatile pieces and striking evening shoes. The price for a pair of brand shoes starts from 30,000 - 35,000 thousand rubles.

Material: - Sizes: 39, 39.5, 41.5, 42	Outsole Material: Rubber Sizes: 41, 43.5, 44
Material: - Sizes: 39, 39.5, 40, 40.5, 41, 41.5, 42, 42.5, 43, 43.5, 44	Material: - Sizes: 39, 40, 41, 42
Material: Sizes: 36, 37	Material: - Sizes: 34

Prada (Italy) - the legend of the world fashion industry

A brand that can boast of popularity not only among world-class stars, but as the film of the same name claims: “even the devil wears Prada”.
The range of the company dictates the latest trends from the world of big fashion, so any collection of the brand will always be acutely relevant.

The price range for a pair of Prada shoes is from 50,000 rubles and above.

Material: - Dimensions: 37.5	Material: - Sizes: 38
Material: - Dimensions: 38.5	Material: - Sizes: 40
Material: - Sizes: 37	Material: - Sizes: 38

Christian Louboutin (France) - number one in the world of footwear

It is hard to find someone who, at the mention of the Christian Louboutin brand, does not present black patent leather shoes with red soles.

Another recognizable feature of some of the most expensive shoes in the world is the high heel. For jewelry, which is often used python skin and Swarovski crystals.

The cost of shoes from Christian Louboutin does not fall below 50,000 rubles and can reach several thousand dollars.

Leather material Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39	Leather material Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Material: Calfskin Sizes: 36, 37	Material: - Sizes: 35, 36, 37, 37.5, 38, 38.5, 39
Material: - Sizes: 37, 38, 39	Material: - Sizes: 35.5, 38.5

The best brands of men's shoes

Loake (England) - the perfect classic

The Loake brand has been synonymous with quality and proven footwear for 135 years. Since 2007, the company has been bearing the prestigious title of supplier to the Royal Court, which once again confirms the exceptional quality of shoes produced by the Loake brand.

The Loake range includes brogues and oxfords, topsides and moccasins, all made according to the old traditional 300 year old techniques. Price category of the brand: from 20,000 rubles per pair.

Material: suede Sizes: 39, 39.5, 40, 41	Material: - Sizes: 39, 39.5, 40.5, 41.5
Material: Calfskin Sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41	Leather material Dimensions: -
Leather material Dimensions: -	Leather material Dimensions: -

Caterpillar (USA) - exceptional durability

How else to confirm the reliability and durability of Caterpillar shoes if not by comparison with a tracked tractor. In addition to high-end machinery and construction equipment, the Cat brand (a short version of the brand) produces footwear, which includes not only safety work boots, but also fashionable models for everyday wear.

All brand shoes are made of the patented Polartex material, which retains heat and absorbs moisture, and the brand's winter boots are insulated with Thinsulate material, which surpasses analogues in terms of the thermal properties of shoes by 1.5 times.

Material: - Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 43.5, 44, 45, 46, 47	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 0.5, 41, 42, 43, 43.5, 44
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 41	Material: natural nubuck Sizes: 40, 45 (
Material: - Sizes: 40, 40.5, 41, 42, 43, 43.5, 44, 45, 46, 47	Material: - Sizes: 39, 40, 40.5, 43, 43.5, 44, 46

Respect (Russia) - shoes that command respect

One of the leading Russian companies presents men's and women's footwear in 4 main directions: casual, fashionable, comfortable, elegant.

However, for male buyers, the company has provided a specialized line of Respect Premium shoes. This series is distinguished by the high quality of the materials used, such as: leather of natural reptiles: lizard, snake, stingray, with leather soles.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39	Material: genuine patent leather Sizes: 41
Material: - Sizes: 40, 41	Material: genuine patent leather Sizes: 39, 41
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37

Timberland (USA) - Higher Quality Than You Ever Need

The Timberland mens shoes feature enhanced durability with a multi-layer outsole that reduces stress and provides active support for the foot.

The catalog of men's models represents both summer and winter models made of genuine leather, fur or microfiber. The range includes waterproof boots, trainers made from lightweight breathable materials, and stylish moccasins for everyday use.

All shoes of the brand are complemented by lightweight breathable insoles with antibacterial coating.

Material: genuine leather Dimensions: 44.5	Material: natural nubuck Sizes: 40.5, 41, 41.5, 42.5, 43, 43.5, 45
Material: - Dimensions: 46.5	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 41
Material: nubuck Sizes: 40, 41	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46

RALF RINGER (Russia) - the choice of a modern active man

The RALF RINGER catalog offers affordable but high quality footwear suitable for any men's style.
The range of the brand is rich in various styles: modern, original, business and weekend shoes. Thanks to such an all-encompassing design solution, among RALF RINGER shoes, everyone can choose a model for a business suit or for jeans or light linen trousers.

Materials used in the production of the brand: genuine leather and suede.All models are equipped with a flexible cushioning sole.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39, 40, 45	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47	Material: Coated split Sizes: 44
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40

The best brands of women's shoes

Remonte (Germany) - shoes for stylish women

The main reference point of the Swiss and German production united under the Remonte brand is high-quality footwear in a modern and functional design.

The brand develops footwear specifically for active, athletic women who, when choosing footwear, prefer the optimal combination of price and quality.
The distinctive qualities of Remonte shoes are the use of a breathable membrane, comfortable fullness of products and a lightweight insole.

The manufacturer offers an additional replaceable insole for each pair of branded shoes.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 40	Material: - Sizes: 41
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 39, 43	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 40
Material: genuine leather Dimensions: 36.40	Material: genuine leather, textile Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41

Tamaris (Italy) - for lovers of fashionable shoes

A European brand offering original novelties for fashion shows and fashion weeks.

Tamaris collections are presented in three lines, Fashletics, Heart & Sole and PureRelax, which are distinguished by a combination of modern quality, design and current trends.
It should be noted that the brand is distinguished not only by its craving for fashion and the latest trends, but also conducts continuous innovation, introducing its own patented technologies into production. In the manufacture of most of the company's models, unique developments in the field of comfort are used - ANTIshokk and TOUCHit, which, in addition to bright design, provide the brand's shoes with maximum wearing comfort.

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 38, 40, 41	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 41
Material: textile Sizes: 40	Material: PU leather Sizes: 36, 39, 40
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39, 40	Material: textile Sizes: 39

Alba (Russia) - Russian brand with Italian roots

The company offers footwear for women from 20 to 40 years old. The range is characterized by a wide range of styles and offers customers both classic stiletto heels and new-fashioned boots with square or other curly heels.

The youth line is represented by modern models of heavy coarse boots with lacing, made in various colors. For winter models, natural fur, as well as suede and leather are used.

Leather material Sizes: 39, 40	Material: lacquered Sizes: 37, 38
Material: natural suede Dimensions: -	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 39
Material: lacquered Sizes: 38, 39, 40	Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -

Westfalika (Russia) - following German shoe traditions

Russian brand with a rich history, part of the Obuv Rossii group of companies. The main idea of ​​the company is classic and laconic.

The Westfalika range offers over 1000 models of modern urban footwear for every day. The company produces fresh annual collections of current models that correspond to all the main fashion trends.
All Westfalika shoes are made by our own production, exclusively from natural materials (suede, leather, fur).

Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 38, 39	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 39
Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 36, 38, 39, 40

Mascotte (Russia) - be special, be in Mascotte

The brand is a part of the Russian diversified holding ZENDEN Group.

The company's range of models for women offers up to 2000 items of footwear and accessories every season.
For the production of footwear, the leather of cattle and small ruminants is mainly used (most of them are skins of cows).

The external decoration of most of the products is made with natural suede, velor, patent leather. Some models also use artificial materials: fur, textiles, imitation of exotic python skin.

Material: textile Sizes: 37, 39	Material: genuine leather Dimensions:
Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -	Leather material Sizes: 39
Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -	Material: genuine patent leather Sizes: 38, 39

The best brands of children's shoes

Kotofey (Russia) - the right modern footwear for teenagers and children

A century-old brand that offers comfortable and safe children's shoes.

The company is known for its fashionable, bold designs, and the scientifically based shape of the last, necessary for the correct formation of a child's foot.
The range of the company offers footwear for children and teenagers from 0 to 18 years old. However, recently, under the Kotofey brand, men's and women's shoes have also been produced.

Material: textile Sizes: 25, 27, 28, 30	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 31
Material: PU leather, textile Sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28	Material: genuine leather, textile Dimensions: -
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 37, 38

Nordman (Russia) - good winter shoes for children

Leading Russian manufacturer of footwear, including adult footwear, for the most uncomfortable conditions and temperatures. The wide range of the brand allows you to purchase children's footwear for outdoor activities at any time of the year.

Nordman's children's footwear catalog includes:

• slippers, sneakers, sandals, sneakers for the summer season, with a light rubber sole.
• insulated leather boots and waterproof snowboards for the off-season;
• membrane boots, quilts and felt boots for winter temperatures down to -30˚C.

Material: textile Dimensions: -	Material: textile Dimensions: -
Material: - Sizes: 25, 27, 29, 31	Material: Triplex Sizes: 22, 34
Material: polyester Sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35	Material: ethylene vinyl acetate Dimensions: -

Lassie (Finland) - best protection in rainy weather

One of the leading brands of children's membrane clothing and footwear. Finnish quality has rightfully won the appreciation of children and parents around the world, thanks to its practical and comfortable models for all seasons.

The similarity of weather conditions in Finland and Russia provides a wide range of functionality of the Lassie assortment, which includes rain- and windproof, as well as dirt- and water-repellent clothing and footwear for the little ones, ideal for the Russian winter and off-season.

Material: natural nubuck Sizes: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35	Material: textile, polyurethane Sizes: 26, 27, 29, 30, 33
Material: textile, polyurethane Sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36	Material: PU leather Sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36
Material: - Sizes: 24, 26	Material: - Sizes: 25, 28

Skorokhod (Russia) - the legendary Russian brand of children's shoes

Shoes under the Skorokhod brand are the result of cooperation between the oldest shoe factory and the G.I. Turner. Thanks to research work on the study of the problems of children's orthopedics, the Skorokhod company produces shoes that help children's feet to develop correctly.
The range of the brand offers a wide selection of preventive children's shoes with lightweight soles, as well as models of waterproof and frost-resistant shoes for everyday wear.

Material: - Sizes: 36, 39, 30	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 31
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 26, 27, 28, 30	Material: genuine leather Dimensions: -
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 26	Material: genuine leather Sizes: 28, 33

Honey girl (China) - a brand of children's mass market

A Chinese brand sold in popular Kari shoe chain stores.

The range of children's shoes offers affordable models made mainly of artificial materials, however, there are also summer options with an embedded natural insole.

The brand is very popular among parents, as it produces high-quality and durable shoes at an affordable price. The minimum price for a pair of children's sandals from the Honey girl brand starts from 400 rubles.

Material: PU leather Dimensions: -	Material: PU leather Dimensions: -
Material: genuine leather Sizes: 26	Material: PU leather Sizes: 24
Material: PU leather Dimensions: -	Material: polyvinyl chloride Dimensions: -

What are the best shoe brands?

When choosing shoes for everyday wear, it is worth taking into account the peculiarities of the climate and the anatomical structure of the foot. For those who want to buy a beautiful pair of shoes for a gala event, we suggest taking a closer look at brands from the premium segment. These shoes are of high quality and will last you more than one evening.