Petit Nord
Petit Nord is a Danish children's footwear brand founded in Copenhagen in 1998. It makes minimalist leather sandals, T-bars, boots and sneakers, handmade in small family workshops in Portugal.
| Founded | 1998, Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Company | Petit Nord ApS |
| Production | Handmade in Portugal |
| Focus | Children's leather shoes |
| Website | petitnord.com |
What is Petit Nord?
Petit Nord is a Copenhagen children's shoe brand, operated by Petit Nord ApS, that focuses on practicality, minimalism and beauty. It describes its goal as making beautiful, practical and environmentally conscious shoes for little feet.
Products and positioning
The range includes sandals, T-bar shoes, classic boots and sneakers. Designs are durable and kept in muted colours such as black, cognac, caramel and navy, with occasional seasonal brights.
- Naturally tanned leather, described as biodegradable
- Chrome-free, naturally dyed colours
- Ecological insole linings
- Reuse and upcycling of materials in production
Shoes are handmade in Portugal in small family-run workshops.
Distribution
Petit Nord sells through regional online stores for Denmark, France, the EU, the US, the UK and Canada, is stocked by international kidswear retailers, and has exhibited at the Playtime Paris trade show. The brand has also pledged a share of profits to support couples undergoing fertility treatment.
Why it matters
Petit Nord is a long-standing example of Scandinavian minimalism applied to children's footwear, combining natural materials with small-workshop production.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Petit Nord from?
Petit Nord is a Danish brand founded in Copenhagen in 1998. Its shoes are handmade in Portugal.
What does Petit Nord make?
Petit Nord makes children's shoes, including sandals, T-bars, boots and sneakers, in naturally tanned, chrome-free leather.