About.
Learn more about us, get to know the heart and soul of Pedreira Shoes and how we came to be.
Founded in the heart of the Portuguese shoemaking industry, Felgueiras, Pedreira Shoes has been producing footwear since 1935. Being one of the oldest active manufacturers in Portugal, our collections offer great design and versatility.
Founder.
We like to see Pedreira Shoes from the eyes of our founder: with pride but aware of the sacrifice and hard work that it took him to make Pedreira Shoes what it is nowadays.
João da Cunha e Silva was born in 1918 and has always been interested in the shoemaking art, learning the cobbler craft at the age of 14 with the master Carvalho Dias.
João da Cunha e Silva was born in 1918 and has always been interested in the shoemaking art, learning the cobbler craft at the age of 14 with the master Carvalho Dias.
A few years later, thanks to his effort and discipline, he finally took his first customer and hired three employees to work for him.
This is where everything began and, in 1935, Pedreira Shoes was born.
Time, dedication and commitment were good friends of João da Cunha e Silva and Pedreira Shoes has been growing and evolving, with the help of his sons, who are now in charge.
Our founder passed way in 2012 but his resilience, vitality and consistency will always be honored and remembered.
Dedicated to produce high quality footwear, we keep an eye on the trends and innovation to stay at the forefront of the industry, allowing us to respond to the demands of our customers.
We follow a culture of ecological awareness and transparency, adopting practical measures that impact our production’s environmental footprint and using renewable energy.