Pregis
Pregis is a Portuguese premium footwear brand launched in 2017. It makes contemporary shoes for men and women, produced in Portugal from Portuguese and Italian materials.
| Launched | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Production | Made in Portugal |
| Materials | Sourced in Portugal and Italy |
| Website | pregisshoes.com |
What is Pregis?
Pregis is a contemporary footwear brand launched in Portugal in 2017. It brings together a family shoe factory and a fashion industry design background to create premium shoes for men and women.
History
The brand is led by Manuel Silva, owner and director of Pregis Shoes and of the Martiape shoe factory, who has more than 40 years of experience in Portuguese shoe manufacturing. Eugenio Silva serves as chief operating officer. Design is led by Dominic Webster, previously head of design at Hudson Shoes and creative director at Purified Footwear.
Products and positioning
Pregis positions itself as a premium label built on manufacturing precision. Every shoe is made in Portugal at a family run facility with four decades of shoemaking history, and all materials come exclusively from suppliers in Portugal and Italy. Sneaker press has covered its collections, noting chunky sole designs.
- Premium shoes for men and women
- Contemporary sneakers
- Portuguese and Italian materials
Why it matters
Pregis is one of a number of brands created by Portuguese footwear manufacturers to move from producing for others to building their own premium labels, an important shift for the country's shoe industry.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pregis from?
Pregis is a footwear brand from Portugal, launched in 2017, and every pair is made in Portugal.
What does Pregis make?
Pregis makes contemporary premium shoes for men and women, including sneakers, using materials from Portugal and Italy.