Ricosta
Ricosta is a German children's shoe manufacturer headquartered in Donaueschingen in the Black Forest. It produces shoes at its German headquarters and sells them through specialist retailers and online platforms.
| Headquarters | Donaueschingen, Germany |
|---|---|
| Category | Children's shoes |
| Lines | Ricosta, Pepino |
| Production | Germany |
| Website | ricosta.de |
What is Ricosta?
Ricosta is a German manufacturer of children's shoes based in Donaueschingen, in the Black Forest region of Baden Württemberg.
Products and positioning
Ricosta focuses on shoes for children, from first walkers to school age, sold under the Ricosta name and the Pepino line. The brand publishes a sustainability report and has invested in training shoemakers locally, presenting domestic production as part of its quality promise.
- Children's shoes across all ages
- Pepino range for younger children
- Production at the Donaueschingen headquarters
Distribution
Ricosta sells mainly through footwear and sports retailers as well as online marketplaces such as Zalando. During the coronavirus crisis the company doubled daily output at its headquarters from 1,000 to 2,000 pairs to show trading partners that it could continue to deliver.
Why it matters
Ricosta illustrates the role of local production for mid sized European footwear makers, using a domestic factory to secure supply when global supply chains are disrupted.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Ricosta shoes made?
Ricosta produces children's shoes at its headquarters in Donaueschingen, Germany.
What does Ricosta sell?
Ricosta makes children's shoes, including the Pepino range for younger children.