Looking for a new pair of shoes for the wardrobe? Whether you’re after dress shoes or boots, this guide is your go-to for where to buy the brands that manufacture shoes in Canada. So forget searching the Internet for hours, we’ve got you covered from A-Z.
Mark's: Save yourself some dollars on Mark's range of workwear, scrubs, casual wear, accessories and footwear. Canadian made brands stocked: Mellow Walk
Amazon: Shop the widest range of Canadian made footwear with US giant, and top shopping destination, Amazon. Browse through everything from winter boots to sandals for the summer. Canadian made brands stocked: Kamik, ROYER, Pajar, La Canadienne, SoftMoc, Manitobah Mukluks, Canada West, Boulet, Mellow Walk
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Etsy: Providing a global platform for small businesses to sell their products, you can find an extensive collection of vintage and new Canadian made shoes on Etsy. Canadian made brands stocked: Brave New Soles, Various
eBay: It's one of the world's largest online marketplaces where you can buy and sell pre-loved and new clothing and footwear. If you're after vintage goods, eBay has you covered. Canadian made brands stocked: Anfibio, Martino, ROYER, La Canadienne, Manitobah Mukluks, Viberg Boot
Altitude Sports: Having launched in 1984 with its first store in Montreal, Altitude Sports stocks a wide range of sporting and outdoor apparel as well as equipment Canadian-made brands stocked: Kamik, La Canadienne, Garneau
Nordstrom: Founded in the US, online luxury department store Nordstrom offers a wide variety of goods from beauty to locally manufactured footwear. Canadian made brands stocked: Pajar, La Canadienne
Hudson's Bay: The department store formerly known as The Bay is a stockist of womenswear, menswear, accessories and homewares. Canadian made brands stocked: Pajar
With over 60 years of experience under its belt, Martino prides itself on shoes that are a mix of Italian quality, Canadian authenticity and exclusive design.
Most companies or brands will advertise if their products are made in Canada on their websites. If you can’t locate this information, we recommend heading over to the “About” or “Our Story” page of the website where you can usually find the manufacturing locations.
The Competition Bureau in Canada also issue fines to any businesses that claim to be “Made in Canada” but don’t follow these rules:
51% of the manufacturing costs are incurred within Canada
The actual assembling itself needs to be done in Canada
Claims of “Made in Canada” need to be followed up with where the textiles are sourced if they are imported from overseas.
Why buy Canadian made shoes?
Buying Canadian made shoes comes with a plethora of benefits:
Economic injection. One of the biggest factors is your money being placed right back into the Canadian market rather than being sent overseas.
Higher quality. Some of the shoe brands mentioned above hand make their shoes and many pride themselves on the quality of their textiles. With such an emphasis on longevity, you won’t have to reinvest every season on a pair.
Faster and cheaper shipping. Forget paying for international delivery fees and waiting weeks for arrival, buying locally manufactured goods equals lower shipping costs and faster delivery times.
Are Canadian made shoes more expensive?
You could expect to pay more for Canadian made shoes compared to those manufactured overseas. In most instances, the shoes are crafted from high-quality materials (such as leather) and thus the prices may increase. Also, keep in mind that your money is paying the wages of employees here in Canada instead of those internationally.
With this being said, you don’t have to pay for any international transaction fees, expensive shipping costs or returns. You’ll also have a higher chance of being able to return the products in-store rather than having to pay for it yourself.
Tamara Medojevic is a graduate travel writer at Finder. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism. Her passion for travelling began at an early age, with frequent overseas trips to Europe and across Australia. Tamara believes that travelling is an experience that can be enjoyed on all budgets and she works to make sure you’re getting the most for your dollar.
Here are the online retailers that are keeping you warm with winter jackets that are made right here in Canada.
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