Top 10 Best Shoe and Footwear Brands in Bangladesh

With a unique blend of quality, variety, and affordability, the nation’s footwear industry has caught the attention of local and global markets, presenting a fantastic chance for the makers to play with craft, volume, and reasonable pricing.

From the elegance of formal footwear to the pulsating energy of casual sneakers, you can choose your footwear brand that bridges local craftsmanship with global designs.

Let us explore the best shoe brands in Bangladesh that propel you in every walk of life, regardless of which corner of the world you are.

1. Bata

Arguably the most well-known and accepted shoe brand in Bangladesh, Bata, offers various categories of footwear for men, women, and children.

💡 Bata originates from the Bata Shoe Organization, founded in 1894, by Czech businessman Tomas Bata from then Czechoslovakia.

Bata’s reach in the country is unparalleled, operating via numerous stores that meet diverse customer tastes. Bata is known for its durability, comfort, and style; and of course for popular celebrity endorsements.

2. Apex

In 1976, Apex began its operations as a tannery. Then in 1990, the company expanded to producing through Apex Footwear Ltd.

With a simple goal – make really good leather shoes and share them with everyone – Apex kept on improving their production and design over the years, trying to be better every day.

💡 As a recognition of delivering stylish and reliable footwear at affordable prices, it has won the ‘Most Loved Retail Shoe Brand’ award for three years in a row from 2019 to 2021.

It operates through a network of outlets that offer a wide range of shoes for men, women, and children.

Apex initiated its retail chain business in 1997 and currently has the largest footwear retail operations in the country spreading wings across all 64 districts.

3. Lotto

With a focus on sports shoes, Lotto has become popular among Bangladeshis since its introduction to the locals in 2012.

Originally from Italy, Lotto’s heritage and history drive designers and fashion brands alike to design special capsule collections.

Its fashionable touch with the sporty look gives it a unique feel and essence.

4. Bay Emporium

A “Family Footwear Retail Company”, Bay Emporium offers a wide range of shoes for people of all ages and genders.

It offers shoes for metropolitan & semi-urban areas and neo-traditional customers of middle-income & upper-middle-income groups.

Continuously looking for pursuit of opportunity and commitment, Bay has managed to be in third position among retail footwear markets in the country.

5. Step Footwear

Part of the Step Group, Step Footwear is the go-to ladies’ footwear brand in Bangladesh.

Step recently launched a whole new dimension for female buyers with a new range of footwear produced specifically for young professional females and corporate women.

With a focus on uniqueness and high-quality craftsmanship. Step also offers products for men and kids.

It is also considered as the first plastic shoe manufacturer in Bangladesh.

6. Jennys Shoes Limited

Established In 1992, Jennys Shoes Ltd. has become a leading name in the local shoe market with a balance of affordable pricing and quality.

Jennys Shoes Ltd. has managed to compete with market leaders and export worldwide by using good quality imported machinery and expert technicians with advanced technology know-how.

It is famous for using Bangladeshi Cow, Goat, Sheep, and specially imported Kangaroo leather.

7. Fortune Shoes Ltd.

With a vision to make the best use of in-house resources and achieve world-class quality, Fortune Shoes Ltd. delivers shoes in a quick time with a minimum inventory level.

Since its inception, Fortune has been known for quick adoption of market and industry advancements and revising strategies to keep up with global trends.

Fortune’s strong focus on its quality assurance systems and meeting international compliance standards has helped it receive the BSCI and Higg Index certificates along with the continued trust of American and European clients and customers.

8. Walkar Footwear

Aiming for high-quality footwear at an affordable price to the mass population, Walker began operations in 2017 and has become one of the most successful and topmost footwear brands in the country.

Best quality product with great comfort at an affordable price is the main motto of this brand. And so, Walkar always focuses on innovation and uniqueness, demonstrated through a top-class R& D center.

This RFL group company offers footwear products for all masses and classes of people of all ages.

9. Akij Footwear

Akij Footwear Ltd. commenced operations in the mid-2000s, under the Founder Late Sk.

Momin Uddin, emphasizes transparent and accountable relationships with stakeholders; most importantly the valued clients, suppliers, employees, and all concerned.

With a mission to deliver value to our customers, the focus was always on customer needs and adjusting business goals accordingly.

Part of Akij Group, the local and global exposure is unmatched with significant awards and achievements down the years.

10. Orion Footwear Limited

Orion Footwear Limited is a key strategic business contributor to the Orion Group, as part of its footwear and foot-care division.

When it began operations in 2015, the company always had a clear mission in mind – a commitment to excellence no matter what. To date, they have held on to this commitment and aspire to reign the local shoe brand industry by 2025.

With this ambition in mind, Orion Footwear has established a nationwide retail distribution network that offers customers a shopping experience characterized by exceptional products, top-notch quality, and outstanding service.

Final Words

The above-mentioned shoe brands are driving the footwear industry of Bangladesh to new heights, locally and globally.

You can check out their outlets and select the footwear that best meets your needs. At the end of the day, these are our local products, our local pride.