Zapateria is the Philippines’ first creative hub for footwear design and development that aims to foster the industry’s new generation of independent shoemakers.
Zapateria envisions to make the country an international destination known for its globally competitive design craft and workmanship in footwear making. It serves as a center for creativity and ingenuity expressed through the practice of great craftsmanship.
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 Shoe Capital, making a significant mark was inevitable. Although some may be amazed to learn that our love for shoes was actually sparked by a love story.
Filipino creativity makes waves in international metaverse NFT design competitionHypeX MetaSneaker Brawlas young designer-maker, Chad Tanutan, sparks interest with an ingenious footwear concept. Group 3’s “The Bay” landed a spot in the Top 16 semi-finalists round and is now up for the public vote to choose the grand winner. As of writing, the entry is leading second with 261 votes.
"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 kit contains a set of materials and guides necessary to produce a certain type of creative product.
