Pons Quintana
Pons Quintana is a Spanish footwear brand founded in 1953 on the island of Menorca. It is known for hand-braided leather shoes and sandals for women, alongside men's footwear, handbags and accessories.
| Founded | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Alaior, Menorca, Spain |
| CEO | Magda Pons-Quintana Palliser |
| Signature technique | Hand braiding |
| Team | More than 100 people in Menorca |
| Website | ponsquintana.com |
What is Pons Quintana?
Pons Quintana is a footwear company from Alaior, Menorca, in Spain. Founded in 1953, it celebrated 70 years of history in 2023 and is led by CEO Magda Pons-Quintana Palliser. A team of more than 100 people in Menorca makes its products.
Products and positioning
The brand's signature is hand braiding, a traditional technique still done by hand and central to its spring and summer collections. Handmade leather flowers are another recurring element of its design language. The company says each pair is unique. Its range includes:
- Women's sandals, loafers, mules, ballet flats, Mary Janes, boots and ankle boots
- Men's footwear
- Handbags and accessories, a growing focus
- A separate brand, Carlos Pons, for men and women
Comfort is presented as a core feature, combined with seasonal colours, maxi buckles and platforms.
Distribution
Pons Quintana sells through multi-brand retailers in its traditional European Union markets and is expanding direct online sales. It is also developing international markets including the United States, China, the United Kingdom and northern Europe.
Why it matters
Pons Quintana is one of the established names of Menorca's shoemaking tradition, showing how heritage craft techniques can underpin a contemporary international footwear brand.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pons Quintana from?
Pons Quintana is from Alaior on the Spanish island of Menorca, where it was founded in 1953.
What is Pons Quintana known for?
Pons Quintana is known for hand-braided leather shoes and sandals and for handmade leather flowers.