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JAK
Founded in Lisbon in 2014, JAK makes minimalist sneakers and everyday clothing in Portugal, working with family-owned factories. Its footwear includes leather and suede styles as well as vegan sneakers using AppleSkin, a leather alternative made with apple-processing waste.
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What they make, where they make it
- Products
- SneakersBoat & Driving ShoesAnkle Boots
- Works with
- Canvas, cork, cotton, leather, organic cotton, rubber & more
- Based in
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Made in
- Portugal
Who it's for, how to get it
- For
- Men, Women
- Typical pricing
- Up to 200€
- Ships to
- Worldwide
“JAK was founded in 2014 in Lisbon when fashion designer Isabel and entrepreneur José Maria set out to solve a problem: the absence of minimalist, beautifully designed, and well-made sneakers at a fair price. Blending Isabel’s refined aesthetic with José Maria’s precision-driven mindset, they built JAK on the belief that minimalism can be exceptional. What started with impeccably crafted sneakers has now grown into a collection of refined wardrobe essentials that challenge mass consumption and remain forever relevant.”
Source: JAK, Story page
