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

Maruti

Netherlands

Maruti is a Dutch footwear brand, operating as Maruti Footwear, that makes women's shoes and boots. It is known for bold animal hair-on prints combined with minimal shapes.

Facts
OriginNetherlands
FocusWomen's shoes and boots
SignatureAnimal hair-on prints
ChannelsOwn web shop, Zalando, Faire
Websitemarutifootwear.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
FootwearAccessories
Sales channels
E-commerceMarketplacesWholesale

What is Maruti?

Maruti is a footwear brand from the Netherlands trading as Maruti Footwear. Its own motto sums up its focus: it does not just focus on women's shoes, it is obsessed with shoes.

Products and positioning

The range covers most everyday shoe categories for women:

  • Sneakers, loafers and lace up shoes
  • Flat and heeled ankle boots, Chelsea boots and lace up boots
  • Slippers and sandals
  • Fashion accessories

The brand's signature is animal hair-on print, which appears on almost all of its models. It pairs high quality materials and bold prints with a minimalist overall aesthetic and presents its shoes as suitable for city outings, lunch dates and the office.

Distribution

Maruti sells directly through its own online shop in Dutch, English and German, offering next day delivery and extended returns. The brand is also available through online platforms such as Zalando and the wholesale marketplace Faire.

Why it matters

Maruti illustrates how a focused Dutch footwear label can build recognition around a single design signature and combine direct online sales with marketplace and wholesale reach.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maruti from?

Maruti is a footwear brand from the Netherlands that trades as Maruti Footwear.

What is Maruti known for?

Maruti is known for women's shoes and boots featuring animal hair-on prints in minimal shapes.

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