Stories from the Studio
Co-Creating the Future of Handmade with Zapateria
Some say that breaking through the fifth year of a business is a major milestone. Others concur that upon reaching the sixth step on any uncertain path, one must express...
Co-Creating the Future of Handmade with Zapateria
Some say that breaking through the fifth year of a business is a major milestone. Others concur that upon reaching the sixth step on any uncertain path, one must express...
A Shoemaker's Journey: Remembering Rico Sta. An...
Beyond being a 4th generation shoemaker, scaling a professional and creative tenure of six decades, Rico Sta. Ana is best known for his classic yet eccentric footwear designs and his...
A Shoemaker's Journey: Remembering Rico Sta. An...
Beyond being a 4th generation shoemaker, scaling a professional and creative tenure of six decades, Rico Sta. Ana is best known for his classic yet eccentric footwear designs and his...
Reconnecting 4 Years Later: Remembering Solemat...
In 2019, Zapateria together with the local city government of Marikina under the leadership of Mayor Marcy Teodoro hosted Solemates Connect, the first-ever footwear symposium that aims to unify the...
Reconnecting 4 Years Later: Remembering Solemat...
In 2019, Zapateria together with the local city government of Marikina under the leadership of Mayor Marcy Teodoro hosted Solemates Connect, the first-ever footwear symposium that aims to unify the...
Driven by Passion: An Introvert Intern’s Story ...
As I personally grew more attached to Zapateria, I began to share the same feeling with the rest of my colleagues: the feeling of strong belongingness. It can be said...
Driven by Passion: An Introvert Intern’s Story ...
As I personally grew more attached to Zapateria, I began to share the same feeling with the rest of my colleagues: the feeling of strong belongingness. It can be said...
One Generation to Another: How the 135 Year-Old...
Zapateria is founded upon a 135-year legacy of craft, just as the Marikina’s shoe industry began in 1887. With five generations of shoemaking entrepreneurs scaling the tenure of the Philippine...
One Generation to Another: How the 135 Year-Old...
Zapateria is founded upon a 135-year legacy of craft, just as the Marikina’s shoe industry began in 1887. With five generations of shoemaking entrepreneurs scaling the tenure of the Philippine...
Easiest Shoemaking DIY Kit
"Make Your Own" by Zapateria is a series of Do-It-Yourself kits that feature a variety of footwear and leather craft projects designed to bring out your inner maker. Each MYO...
Easiest Shoemaking DIY Kit
"Make Your Own" by Zapateria is a series of Do-It-Yourself kits that feature a variety of footwear and leather craft projects designed to bring out your inner maker. Each MYO...