Stories from the Studio

Driven by Passion: An Introvert Intern’s Story by Iusse Marri Ramos

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...

DISHENYO: FFDC 2022 Highlights Filipino Ingenuity through Five Sustainable Footwear Designs

DISHENYO: FFDC 2022 Highlights Filipino Ingenui...

Last November 2022, the Department of Trade and Industry National Capital Region Office (DTI-NCRO) and the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI), together with Zapateria, launched the 8th Filipino Footwear Design...

DISHENYO: FFDC 2022 Highlights Filipino Ingenui...

Last November 2022, the Department of Trade and Industry National Capital Region Office (DTI-NCRO) and the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI), together with Zapateria, launched the 8th Filipino Footwear Design...

One Generation to Another: How the 135 Year-Old Family Heritage of  Zapateria Paved the Way for the Future of Filipino Shoes

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...

The Bay: Filipino Footwear Design in the Metaverse

The Bay: Filipino Footwear Design in the Metaverse

Filipino creativity makes waves in international metaverse NFT design competition HypeX MetaSneaker Brawl as young designer-maker, Chad Tanutan, sparks interest with an ingenious footwear concept. Group 3’s “The Bay” landed a spot in...

The Bay: Filipino Footwear Design in the Metaverse

Filipino creativity makes waves in international metaverse NFT design competition HypeX MetaSneaker Brawl as young designer-maker, Chad Tanutan, sparks interest with an ingenious footwear concept. Group 3’s “The Bay” landed a spot in...

Easiest Shoemaking DIY Kit

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...