Alpe
Alpe is a Spanish women's footwear brand founded in 1986 in Toledo province. It makes boots, sandals and dress shoes in its own Spanish factory and sells through retailers, department stores and franchise partners.
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toledo province, Spain |
| Factory | Santa Cruz de Retamar |
| Focus | Women's footwear |
| Key retail partner | El Corte Inglés |
| Website | alpestore.com |
What is Alpe?
Alpe, also known as Alpe Woman Shoes, is a Spanish footwear company founded in 1986 in the province of Toledo. It began by making men's shoes before shifting its focus entirely to women's footwear.
Products and positioning
The company has kept its Made in Spain manufacturing, operating a factory in Santa Cruz de Retamar. Production started on an artisanal basis with quality materials and traditional techniques, and has since added modern methods and more sustainable practices such as eco friendly materials.
- Boots and ankle boots
- Sandals
- Dress shoes
- Collections for every season
Distribution
Alpe sells mainly through third party channels, including wholesalers, retailers and sales agents. In Spain its key partner is El Corte Inglés, alongside a wide network of multi brand shoe stores. Abroad it is present mainly in other European and American countries via local distributors, some with exclusive territories. A franchise partner in Chile runs two stores.
Why it matters
Alpe is an example of Spain's mid sized footwear manufacturers that combine domestic production with export distribution, relying on department store and independent retail partnerships rather than a large own store network.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alpe from?
Alpe is a Spanish brand founded in 1986 in Toledo province, with its factory in Santa Cruz de Retamar.
What does Alpe sell?
Alpe makes women's footwear, including boots, ankle boots, sandals and dress shoes, produced in Spain.