Ryłko
Ryłko is a Polish footwear brand founded in 1964 by Stanisław Ryłko in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. It makes men's and women's shoes and leather goods and sells them through a large chain of own stores in Poland.
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Stanisław Ryłko |
| Origin | Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland |
| First store | Kraków, 1997 |
| Stores | Over 120 in Poland (2018) |
| Website | rylko.com |
What is Ryłko?
Ryłko is a Polish shoe brand that started in 1964 as a small manufactory set up by Stanisław Ryłko in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, near Kraków.
History
In its early years the workshop was known for jodhpur boots. Within less than a decade it added women's collections, and by the 1980s it was designing footwear in line with current trends. The first Ryłko retail store opened on Floriańska Street in Kraków in 1997.
Products and positioning
- Women's and men's shoes
- Leather goods and accessories
The brand positions itself on the aesthetics and comfort of its footwear, building on its roots as a manufacturer.
Distribution
Ryłko sells through its own retail network, which had grown to more than 120 stores across Poland by 2018, many of them in shopping centres, alongside online sales.
Why it matters
Ryłko is one of the Polish footwear makers that grew from a family workshop into a national retail chain, combining production heritage with an own-store distribution model.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ryłko from?
Ryłko is a Polish brand that started in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, near Kraków, in 1964.
Who founded Ryłko?
Ryłko was founded by Stanisław Ryłko as a small shoe manufactory.