Pied de Biche
Pied de Biche is a French footwear brand founded in 2015 by two friends, Jérôme and Matthieu. It makes boots, derbies, moccasins and sneakers in European leather, manufactured in Portugal.
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Jérôme and Matthieu |
| Production | Portugal |
| Stores | Ten own stores (2025) |
| Website | pieddebiche-paris.com |
What is Pied de Biche?
Pied de Biche is a French shoe brand created in 2015 by two friends, Jérôme and Matthieu. It celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2025 and has built a direct-to-consumer model around its own shops and website.
Products and positioning
The brand focuses exclusively on footwear, with classic styles reworked for everyday wear:
- Chelsea boots, chukka boots and desert boots
- Derbies and moccasins
- Boots and sneakers, including the Arthur sneaker in Italian cowhide
Shoes are made in Portugal from European leather. The offer has been particularly noted in French menswear circles for its Chelsea boots.
Distribution
Pied de Biche sells through its own online store and a growing network of own shops. After opening a second Paris address, the brand reached ten stores with an opening in Nantes in September 2025.
Why it matters
Pied de Biche illustrates the French digital-native footwear model: a tight product focus, outsourced European manufacturing and gradual expansion from online into owned retail.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Pied de Biche shoes made?
Pied de Biche shoes are made in Portugal from European leather.
Who founded Pied de Biche?
Pied de Biche was founded in 2015 by two friends, Jérôme and Matthieu.