Menorca at your feet

Menorca has been closely associated with shoe production since the half of the 1850es. The abarca (a rustic sandal) are the front of this industry and worldwide known today.

The origin of the shoe industry in Mallorca is to be found in the small workshops that worked on the island. They produced both abarcas and other footwear. Over time, it has developed into an important industry with design and the leading edge technologies, but always with the craftsmanship and, of course, with the highest quality of leather and manufacturing processes

In the 1950s, local workshops were turned into modern factories. In the 1960s the products reached the success and recognition of the Spanish market. In the next decade the big international leap came, and the Minorcan shoes conquered as difficult markets as the Italian.

Today, there are different brands that carry the Menorca´s name to all corners of the world.

Mascaró is one of the most internationally recognized companies, with brands such as Mascaró, Úrsula Mascaró and Pretty Ballerinas. When traveling to Menorca, a visit to the business of this company in Ferreries is a must. Here you can get to know the latest collections of the company and chase in the outlet for bargains.

Other brands, such as Pons Quintana are particularly well-known for the braided shoes; brands such as Salord Jover, Patricia, Hommers or Flavio Menorca, among others, are internationally renowned for their design and quality. Their models can be found in the most important villages of the island, such as Mahón or Ciutadella. You should not leave Menorca without buying a good pair of abarcas. These hemp shoes have evolved over the past few years and can now be purchased in all colors and designs of the latest trends.