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Jo Bear
Based in Sines, Portugal, Jo Bear recreates historical boots and shoes, from medieval styles to Victorian lace-ups and 1930s Mary Janes. Its boots and shoes are handmade in Portugal by independent artisans and small family-run workshops, with Goodyear welt construction used for most styles.
Image: Jo Bear
What they make, where they make it
- Products
- BootsOxfordsEspadrillesDerbies
- Works with
- Canvas, cork, leather, rubber, suede
- Based in
- Sines, Portugal
- Made in
- Portugal
Who it's for, how to get it
- For
- Men, Women
- Typical pricing
- 200€–400€
- Ships to
- Worldwide
“JO BEAR is a small company based in Sines, Portugal, created by costume professional Jo and her Portuguese husband Jose, which produces beautiful, long-lasting footwear, consciously designed to replicate past styles. When the couple relocated from London to Portugal in 2018, the opportunity arose to seek out local talent to re-create good-quality, authentic-looking shoes for the films Jo was working on in London. As time went by the demand, both from fellow costume professionals along with private customers, grew and grew! The result of working with local artisans and small family factories to manufacture their designs, re-creations of footwear ranging from the medieval era to the mid-20th century, is a range of authentic, comfortable, and affordable hand-crafted vintage boots and shoes, and an honest relationship between consumer, designer and maker.”
Source: Jo Bear, Our Story page
