9 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
9 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Footwear

Blipers

Italy

Blipers is an Italian footwear brand that makes heel locking sandals and flip flops in unisex sizes 29 to 46. The shoes are produced in rubber at a factory in the province of Mantua.

Facts
Founded2017 (Blipers Srl)
FoundersBenedetto and Federico Battaglini
Country of originItaly
ProductionMaresca factory, province of Mantua
Sizes29 to 46, unisex
Websiteblipers.it
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
WholesaleE-commerce

What is Blipers?

Blipers is an Italian footwear brand built around a sandal that holds the foot by the shape of the heel rather than with straps. Benedetto Battaglini conceived the idea in 2001. After major footwear companies showed no interest, he decided in 2015 to produce it himself, supported by his son Federico.

History

After two years of design work with the Maresca factory, the first patented one piece rubber sandal launched in 2017. That year father and son founded Blipers Srl, which owns the patents and the trademark. A flip flop with the same heel locking feature followed in 2020.

Products and positioning

  • Sandals and flip flops made in Italy at the Maresca factory in the province of Mantua.
  • A soft thermoplastic rubber that the brand describes as hypoallergenic and recyclable.
  • A Kids collection and a pastel collection in 2025.
  • Sizes 29 to 46, sold as unisex.

Distribution

According to the exhibitor profile, products are sold in numerous stores in Italy, Europe and Asia, and directly online.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Blipers from?

Blipers is an Italian footwear brand, with production at the Maresca factory in the province of Mantua.

Who founded Blipers?

Father and son Benedetto and Federico Battaglini founded Blipers Srl in 2017.

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