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MaTeS
Founded by athlete and shoemaker Francesc Mates in 1947, MaTeS handcrafts classic sneakers in its own Barcelona workshop. His daughter Myrna leads the brand today, adapting its original sports designs for everyday wear while preserving the handcrafting methods he developed.
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What they make, where they make it
- Products
- Sneakers
- Works with
- Leather, rubber, suede, polyamide
- Based in
- Barcelona, Spain
- Made in
- Spain
Who it's for, how to get it
- For
- Unisex
- Typical pricing
- Up to 200€
- Ships to
- Worldwide
“The same spirit that led the brand to revolutionize the high-competition sports shoes in the 50s, 60s and 70s, has allowed it to adapt to the new current needs and reinvent its original designs to be used in urban and leisure situations, always maintaining the meticulous handcrafted processes developed by Francesc Mates, recognized expert in the analysis of the different athletic disciplines. Today, all MaTeS products are manufactured in his historic workshop, established in Barcelona and managed by shoe master Myrna Mates, which combines the high craftsmanship characteristic of MaTeS with a careful selection of materials. The long experience in the high performance sports sector and the special attention in each of the manufacturing processes gives the MaTeS shoes high performance in terms of comfort and durability, always with the brand’s own and differentiated character.”