SUAVE
SUAVE is a Portuguese women's comfort footwear brand made by Calsuave in Ronfe, northern Portugal, since 1993. It produces boots, sandals, flats, sneakers, heels and home shoes.
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Company | Calsuave |
| Base | Ronfe, Portugal |
| Category | Women's comfort footwear |
| Markets | 37 countries |
| Website | suave.pt |
What is SUAVE?
SUAVE is the footwear brand of Calsuave, a shoe manufacturer founded in 1993 in Ronfe, in the north of Portugal. The brand specialises in women's comfort footwear, combining comfort with feminine styling.
Products and positioning
The range covers most women's footwear categories:
- Boots, ankle boots and booties
- Sandals and ballet flats
- Sneakers and high heels
- Home shoes
Calsuave runs a fully integrated production process, handling design, cutting, stitching, soles, insoles and assembly in house. This control over each stage of manufacturing is central to the brand's emphasis on comfort and fit. Its collections span several price and positioning levels within the comfort segment.
Distribution
SUAVE is an export oriented brand sold in 37 countries across four continents, primarily through footwear retailers supplied by wholesale.
Why it matters
SUAVE is representative of the northern Portuguese footwear cluster, where family manufacturers have developed their own brands on the back of vertically integrated production and strong export networks.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SUAVE footwear made?
SUAVE shoes are made by Calsuave in Ronfe, northern Portugal, with design and production handled in house.
What does SUAVE sell?
SUAVE sells women's comfort footwear including boots, sandals, ballet flats, sneakers, heels and home shoes.