Dkode
Sozé Group · Portugal
Dkode is a Portuguese footwear brand created in 2002 within the Sozé Group, a shoe manufacturer whose factory opened in 1976. Its seasonal collections focus on comfort and fit.
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Sozé Group |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Export share of group | About 95% |
| Website | dkode.com |
What is Dkode?
Dkode is a footwear brand launched in 2002 within the Sozé Group, a Portuguese shoe manufacturer whose factory was inaugurated in 1976. The company describes Dkode as both a brand and a statement.
Products and positioning
Dkode presents new collections and lines each season, with an emphasis on comfort and fit. Its leather shoes and boots combine a fashion-led design approach with the manufacturing know-how of its parent company.
Distribution
The Sozé Group exports around 95% of its production, mainly to European markets such as France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, as well as Japan, Australia, the United States and Canada. Dkode has also shown on the catwalk at Portugal Fashion alongside other Portuguese footwear brands.
- Brand created: 2002
- Parent company factory opened: 1976
- Main export regions: Europe, Japan, Australia, North America
Why it matters
Dkode is an example of a Portuguese manufacturer building its own brand to add value to its production capacity, part of the broader move by the country's footwear industry towards branded, design-led exports.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dkode from?
Dkode is a Portuguese footwear brand created in 2002 by the Sozé Group.
Who makes Dkode shoes?
Dkode shoes are made by the Sozé Group, a Portuguese footwear manufacturer whose factory opened in 1976.