Ranking of the best shoe manufacturers in 2022

Brand shoes differ from ordinary ones not only in appearance, but also in the quality of wear - they are more comfortable, durable, and provide comfort. Therefore, if you decide to purchase a pair of shoes of a well-known brand, then there is a guarantee of becoming the owner of a reliable product made from the highest quality materials. But how to decide which company's products are better when there are several dozen of them on the market and each has its own characteristics? This article has compiled a ranking of the best shoe manufacturers in 2022.

Criteria for choosing shoes

Undoubtedly, the primary factor in buying shoes is an acute momentary need. But also for each person there are also their own selection criteria.For some, this is a fashionable style or a budget price, but for someone it is important that it be made of high quality material. Nevertheless, there are a number of basic general preferences that allow you to avoid the mistake when choosing "clothes" for your legs.

Initially, you should decide on the purpose of the purchased shoes. It happens that the purchased product is used without taking into account the technical characteristics, for example, not every boots or boots are suitable for wet weather, although they can be presented as street or demi-season models. And after that, you can prioritize preferences - comfort, price, brand, protective functions, etc.

The main characteristic of shoes is the preservation of heat in the cold season and the regulation of moisture loss on warm days. Its functionality (the material of the sole, heels and heel supports) must be fully consistent with its intended purpose and a safety guarantee is required. Any pair of boots, boots, shoes, etc. must be repairable, both at home and in more complex cases - specialized. And, of course, the aesthetic cover of the product is important, as it is often purchased as a set with other elements of the wardrobe.

More recently, any product was assessed as bad if it was made in China, as average if it is Russian-made, and as high-quality if it comes from Europe or America. Today, everything has changed, as many Russian companies are already working on the same level with foreign manufacturers. This is a big plus, given that they pay attention to climatic features (prolonged cold, untimely precipitation, temperature changes). Such companies work not only in accordance with their own technological requirements, but also in accordance with GOSTs. Therefore, when choosing, one should not focus on the geography of production.

 What you need to know about shoe manufacturers

When deciding how to choose the right shoes, first of all, you should know that, relative to the brand, they are distinguished by the following types:

• Low - these are products for mass and functional use, as well as for professional and sports purposes;
• Medium - these are budget models designed for everyday and weekend wear and aimed at consumers of the middle social class;
• High - these are popular models from well-known manufacturers;
• Exclusive - collection shoes from modern designers, focused on the "premium class".

The first and second groups are inexpensive models, the average price of which does not exceed 20,000 rubles, they are produced in a large assortment and are practical. The last two groups are no longer budget shoes, they are made from expensive natural materials and are produced in limited quantities. And exclusive models are already original shoe pairs, often in a single copy, with a unique design and ordered directly from the manufacturer.

Ranking of the best shoe manufacturers in 2022

GEOX

GEOX is a world-famous brand representing the Italian company of the same name for the production of outerwear and footwear for people of any gender and age. The trademark has been on the market for more than 25 years, its founder and permanent president is Mario Moretti Polegato. He started with a home workshop, where he brought to life his idea of ​​producing shoes with durable and flexible rubber but breathable soles.

Today, this idea has become a patented technology of the company, to which others have been added, in particular Amphibiox - rain and weather protection combined with maximum breathability and natural thermoregulation. As a result, GEOX has become widely known and now more than 65% of its turnover is no longer achieved on the Italian market, but in more than 110 countries around the world. In Russia, GEOX products can be purchased in almost all regions - these are 60 mono-brand and more than 200 multi-brand stores.

Under the brand name GEOX, both everyday and business models are produced. The production range also includes ankle boots, summer and winter boots, boots, shoes and sandals both with and without heels, sandals, amphiboxes, moccasins and sneakers.

• affordable prices (from 3000 rubles);
• made using a unique technology, all shoes with breathable and waterproof properties;
• used modern high quality wear-resistant materials;
• a wide range of products from everyday and business to sports and designer products;
• no discomfort when wearing;
• warm, equipped with protection against moisture and weather influences.

• does not provide for the features of treating Russian roads with chemicals (the sole quickly cracks);
• requires special care;
• in some sports models there is an uncomfortable insole;
• on summer products, a special sole with holes gets dirty quickly and is difficult to clean;
• if worn for a long time in extreme conditions, foot odor may occur.

tofa

"Tofa" (Tofa) is a shoe factory with a 23-year history, operating on the territory of the Tula region in the city of Donskoy.The company works in accordance with GOSTs on German and Italian equipment recommended by leading factories in Europe.

The organization produces about 500 thousand pairs of various footwear per year, designed for everyday use in the Russian climate. The factory employs professional fashion designers with awards from the international exhibitions GDS (Germany) and Lineapelle (Italy).

The factory produces a wide range of shoes from natural, artificial and combined raw materials purchased from European suppliers, including Salamander (Germany), Italian factories IPR s.p.a. and Kenda Farben and the Polish firm MCY SA. For the beautiful half of humanity, the factory offers: boots, boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, rubber shoes, felt boots, ugg boots, clogs, slippers, sandals and many other models. And for men, in addition to boots and felt boots, Tofa produces dutiks, slip-ons, timberlands, espadrilles, etc.

According to buyers, Tofa products are inexpensive and reliable products suitable for short and long walks in any weather, even on frosty days. All products are equipped with a comfortable stable heel, and winter and a number of demi-season models are equipped with an anti-slip coating. Among the whole spectrum of factory production there are products for thin ankles, which are softly fitting the leg and with a high instep for full legs.

• affordable prices (the average cost of a pair is 3500 rubles);
• comfortable, durable and soft;
• odorless due to the use of high-quality European raw materials;
• all models take into account the anatomical feature of the feet;
• a wide range of models: standard classic, sports and casual shoes, as well as products with increased fullness.

• Buyers of Tofa factory products call its problematic place a significant drawback - the sole, which quickly cracks, peels off, rubs off and quickly gets wet.

ZENDEN

The company "ZENDEN" has been operating in the shoe market for more than 20 years. Its founder is Russian businessman Andrey Pavlov. Initially, the company acted as an importer and wholesaler of footwear from German, Chinese and Eastern European manufacturers. As a result, in a few years the company has established the distribution of high-quality imported footwear products to almost all regions of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries.

But already in 2002, ZENDEN began its own factory production, and in 2005, it opened a company store to sell its own products on the territory of Veliky Novgorod. In 2010, the organization carried out a large-scale revolution in its activities aimed at strengthening the ZENDEN brand: the directions, format and design of branded salons are changing and it begins to develop in the territory of the country's densely populated areas - implementation in the largest shopping centers.

Modern "ZENDEN" is the largest international holding (centralized management, more than three thousand employees, its own training center). The company is also a manufacturer of shoe cosmetics under its own brand in Sweden and Russia. Today, the ZENDEN brand is represented by more than 200 stores in 102 cities of the Russian Federation.

The range of the brand is represented by model, sports and classic shoes for women, men and children. It belongs to the category of manufacturers of budget goods from inexpensive materials: artificial leather, plastic and nubuck, etc., which informs the consumer without deceit.

Customer reviews of shoes of this brand indicate its affordability and long service life.Especially, the branded block and the fact that the heels and the shoe body are not damaged even when walking off-road deserves high praise. But, there are also negative opinions regarding ZENDEN brand products, so it is recommended to check them carefully before buying.

• budget prices (the average cost of a pair is 4000 rubles);
• each model is equipped with a convenient branded block;
• high wear resistance.

• The most significant disadvantage of any shoe model of this brand, consumers call problems with accessories (weak low-quality zippers, quickly falling rivets and rhinestones, etc.).

Vitacci

Vitacci is a Russian-Italian brand not only for the production of shoes and accessories for it, but also a representative of the fashion brand. The company has been operating in the domestic market since 2008, but initially produced only women's models, which were not particularly in high demand. Therefore, its specialists decided to rework the concept of activity: expanding the range and optimizing technology.

Today, Vitacci is one of the most popular shoe brands, occupying a leading position in the market and recognized by the Premium segment. It produces high quality goods made of genuine leather, designed to meet the needs of male and female audiences of any age and wealth. Vitacci products can be purchased not only through the retail network, but on Ali Express.

The Vitacci lineup includes constantly updated collections "Casual soft", "Classic" and "Sport". The manufacturer also introduces shoes for adult children and toddlers to the market with a unique shoe structure that allows you to wear it for a long time without the effect of fatigue.The children's collection is sewn from high quality processed genuine leather or suede, which provides protection for the feet from moisture.

• high quality sewing: neat and durable seams;
• only natural soft leather is used;
• comfortable block;
• a large assortment of models, bright colors, modern diverse design;
• a unique feature: high-top boots that give beauty to women's legs, by emphasizing their aesthetics and miniature;
• does not shed.

• high cost (average price for a pair of 8,000 rubles), although it is important to consider that the price matches the quality;
• not suitable for off-road and everyday walks: thin skin is easily damaged and scratched;
• outsole glides on ice and smooth floors.

Rieker

Rieker is a shoe company with 150 years of history. It originated in 1874 in the German southern city of Tuttlingen in the form of a shoe factory Rieker & Seitz (from the names of the founders Rieker and Seitz). Then the production successfully developed and expanded: in 1894 it already employed 500 employees, in 1905 - more than 1000, and in 1964 there were already about 2000 people. By 1985, the brand gained worldwide popularity, and the company opened a subsidiary in Switzerland.

Today Rieker employs about 22,000 specialists. Riker Holding is located in Switzerland, but the main production and exhibition showroom are located in Germany. The company also owns 7 factories: (in Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Tunisia, Morocco and Vietnam), 3 design centers and 15 sales centers. In addition, Rieker shoes and accessories are sold in 7,500 specialized stores in Europe, the USA and Asia.

Modern Rieker is a well-known manufacturer of all types of women's, men's and children's shoes, with huge competition holding the palm in the heavy shoe market in Germany. In fact, it is the world's largest footwear brand. The company has been operating in Russia since 2002 as Riker Vostok LLC.

The manufacturer has a personally developed and patented shoe weaving method, and also produces lightweight soles for its models from polyurethane compounds that provide comfort. Rieker soles are flexible and frost-resistant (up to -50 degrees). Models of the winter collection of the company are equipped with natural wool lining.

• affordable prices (average cost 5000 rubles per pair);
• suitable for everyday wear;
• equipped with a comfortable wide block, flexible and light sole;
• feet do not sweat and do not get tired, which allows you to use shoes for a long time without experiencing discomfort;
• a wide range of male and female models;
• has a separate line of children's models "Riker Thins", produced in strict accordance with safety requirements.

• limited design;
• unstable to moisture;
• not all winter models can withstand Russian frosts, legs can freeze;
• on many models, the paint is erased (cannot be washed, requires careful care with the help of special products).

Marko

Marko is a Belarusian holding, the largest among the CIS countries. "Belarusian leather and footwear company" Marko "was founded in 1991 and consists of organizations for the production of:

• shoes (LLC Holding Management Company, BKOK Marko, PUP San Marco, OAO Krasny Oktyabr and UPP Verdimar);
• bags and leather goods (UPP "VitMa");
• fur and garments (UE "Vitebsk fur factory").

In addition, the holding includes the retail network of Marko-Service LLC and a number of social and cultural facilities (restaurant, bar, recreation center and business center).

The footwear organizations of the holding produce more than 5 million pairs of products per year for adults and children under the Marko trademark and the Bravo premium brand. He has many awards confirming the quality of his products, and is a laureate of the contest "The Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus on the Russian Market".

The company produces shoes for everyday use in any weather, the range also includes office, sports and classic models. A wide model range of the brand allows you to choose products suitable for wearing in a particular season, while they are always of high quality, inexpensive (average price 5000 rubles), reliable, comfortable and durable.

• good view on the leg;
• wearing comfort, reliability and durability;
• huge model range;
• quality material;
• the presence of models with a high rise (for a full leg).

• ill-conceived design: the same type of models and color palette;
• difficulty in selecting products for a narrow or miniature foot.

Tervolina

Tervolina is the trademark of the eponymous retail chain of footwear and accessories salons, which has been operating on the market since 1992. Then Tervolina worked as a wholesale supplier of Italian products to Russia. Subsequently, the organization decided to engage in independent production, for which a shoe factory was opened in Tolyatti in 1998, in addition, factories in Southeast Asia were also engaged in the production of brand goods.

Since 2000, Tervolina has been organizing her own network of retail stores, the first of which was opened on Red Square in Moscow and is actively working on a franchising system. In 2008, the company receives the title of "Superbrand of the Year" and is included in the international directory of superbrands.

The geography of Trevolin's retail network is constantly expanding and at the beginning of 2022 it has about 100 branded stores, and an online store has also been operating since 2014. The company's assortment includes women's boots and shoes with heels, platform and flat soles, as well as seasonal men's and children's collections.

According to buyers of branded shoes, they are of high quality and comfortable, but in order for them to last for a long time, it is important to know how to properly care for them. When buying, it is recommended to carefully inspect the product, especially if it is purchased through an online store.

• high quality and comfortable wear;
• affordable prices (average cost 5000 rubles);
• large and small sizes, especially for female models;
• stylish design, wide range of colors;
• anatomically correct pads.

• most new products have an unpleasant odor;
• problems with the return of marriage.

CLARKS

CLARKS is a brand of the world-famous English shoe company, which began its history in 1825, when a certain Cyman Clark decided to start a leather dressing business. After that, his brother joined the business and began to manufacture slippers from these skins. Over time, C&J Clark automated its production by introducing modern technology into it. As a result, the organization launched full-fledged men's, women's and children's collections, with which it entered the international market.

Today CLARKS is a manufacturer of casual shoes with factories located in Southeast Asia (mainly in China and Vietnam). A wide range of the company's model range is presented not only in its branded stores, but in multi-brand online and offline stores. CLARKS products are valued for high quality and comfort, although they have discreet silhouettes.

A feature of the enterprise is the presence of a number of patented technologies:

• Plus (comfort);
• Vibram (non-slip heavy-duty materials);
• Active Air Vent (ventilation);
• XL Extrailght (lightness);
• Gore-tex (water resistant);
• Ortholite (breathable antibacterial insoles).

The company's products are represented by a wide women's, men's and children's line. However, her most recognizable model is Desert Boots ("desert boots") - low ankle boots with two-hole lacing and soft rubber soles with a "straight" heel.

• reasonable prices (a pair of boots can be purchased for 5000 rubles) for high quality;
• strong and durable, with a protective function from the weather;
• good tailoring;
• comfortable use (ergonomic shoe, comfortable insole and sole);
• wide model range.

• the stiffness of the top of new models, but quickly wears out;
• medium quality material requiring special care;
• design limitations.

ECCO

ECCO represents a brand that has been one of the top three footwear manufacturers in the world for more than 50 years. It is the only company that carries out the full production process and control over the implementation (from dressing the skin to trying on the model for a potential buyer).ECCO was founded in 1863 in Southern Denmark (Bredebro) by entrepreneur Karl Tusby, who bought an abandoned factory and rebuilt it with his brother from scratch. Almost immediately, production began to produce models of women's boots, patent leather shoes and clogs that were fashionable at that time. Seven years later, thanks to designer Einar Truelsen, the ECCO JOKE collection was developed, which includes not only women's models, but also men's and children's shoes.

In 1980, the factory held a presentation of sole vulcanization technology, which would later be patented and become a trademark of the trade. A year later, using the new technology, ECCO launches a new line of SOFT shoes.

Gradually, the company began to expand its geography, so in 1991 a factory was put into operation in Indonesia, and in 1999 - in Slovakia. During this time, the brand has an official exclusive distributor in Russia - EKKO-ROS LLC, which opened an online store in 2008 to expand sales of branded products. And in 2003, a huge shoe factory was opened in China, equipped with modern equipment.

Today, the Scandinavian shoe brand ECCO covers 88 countries, 2,000 large stores and 14,000 points of sale. The modern products of the company, as before, are produced using the FLUIDFORM technology (elastic shock-absorbing material located in the layers of the sole). The line of the brand manufacturer includes men's and women's shoes, as well as products for children over the age of three, in addition, there are products in the sports and golf categories. At the same time, most of the models are made in an urban style with a bias towards an active lifestyle.

• use of natural materials;
• lightness, providing comfort of wearing and reducing the load on the muscles of the legs;
• original design;
• strength and high wear resistance;
• damping properties.

• It is difficult to name obvious disadvantages of ECCO products, but according to buyers, a number of models have such shortcomings as overpriced, weak soles, discomfort (women's line), an unpleasant smell from new products and poor-quality zippers.

Ralf Ringer

The RALF RINGER company appeared on the domestic market in 1996 and is based on the idea of ​​an enterprising graduate of the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology Andrey Berezhnov. Initially, it is a manufacturer of European quality shoes for men, hence the name in the form of two words, clearly expressing the concept of the new brand: “Ralf” is a popular male name in Europe, and the German “Ringer” is translated as “wrestler”.

In 2010, Ralf Ringer launched the first line of footwear for women on the market, the popularity of which models is growing with each season, and already in 2014 a children's collection was introduced. As a result of the development of the brand, its production volumes increased from 30 thousand pairs to 2 million pairs per year.

Today RALF RINGER is a manufacturer of quality footwear for all family members, annually releasing two seasonal collections: "spring-summer" and "autumn-winter". The organization is the largest network for the production of men's shoes and owns three factories located in Moscow, Vladimir and Zaraysk and equipped with modern equipment made in Germany and Italy. RALF RINGER is the most titled domestic shoe brand, has the following awards: "BEST RUSSIAN BRANDS", "Superbrand" and many others.

The company's products are reliable and durable boots, boots, shoes, sandals and sandals, in which you can even walk off-road. In terms of cost, the goods of this brand belong to the category of the middle class (the average price of one pair is 6,000 rubles). Buyers are commenting on the durability of branded products and their design appeal, but at the same time they are warning about the stiffness of the upper. Therefore, when buying RALF RINGER products, you should not expect that they will stretch over time and it is better to take models that fit comfortably on the leg.

• comfortable from high quality imported materials;
• warm or breathable depending on the season;
• products of high strength, due to which it is not damaged when walking on the road;
• does not pass moisture and protects from rain;
• does not deform under the influence of precipitation and moisture;
• Equipped with good quality fittings (zippers and rivets).

• has a hard top and does not flex well, which, if sized incorrectly, contributes to fatigue and the formation of calluses. At the same time, this fact can be called a plus when good fixation of the leg is required;
• slides on ice.

Summing up

When deciding which brand is better to buy shoes, you should first decide on the criteria for personal choice. Before buying, you should definitely study the rating of high-quality shoe brands, a description of their lineup, advantages and disadvantages. As a result, the buyer will know what to look for when purchasing a product directly. To buy the highest quality shoes, it is important to remember that they must not only be beautiful, but also with a long service life and no discomfort when worn.