This collection has been developed over nearly a year of careful work, and it’s finally here. Each piece is unique, limited edition, and shaped by craftsmanship, patience, and the kind of care that only comes from making things slowly.
This collection is crafted in a small family workshop in Portugal, where shoemaking has been passed down for more than a century.
Today, very few workshops in Europe still work this way, with the time, care and hands-on approach required for this kind of construction. We choose this type of craft because it preserves authenticity and the level of quality that only traditional shoemaking can offer.
It is a slower, more human process, built on trust, collaboration and years of shared experience. For us, it is the only way to create something we can truly stand behind.
We use premium Italian leather sourced from local suppliers we know and trust. Every hide comes as a certified by-product of the food industry, and every piece is fully traceable. We never support animal mistreatment, and it is essential for us to understand exactly where our materials come from.
We choose natural leather because it ages beautifully, is breathable, durable and, when treated traditionally, is more naturally biodegradable than many modern materials. At the same time, we continue exploring new natural alternatives that align with our values and long-term vision.
Our Way of Working
Dolfie has always followed its own path. We care deeply about design, but even more about the people and processes behind it. We choose materials for their origin and integrity, not for their cost, and we work only with local artisans and suppliers who share the same respect for the craft.
High-quality handcrafted shoes don’t come cheap. But if you compare our prices with other brands made in the same renowned workshop, using similar, sometimes even higher-quality materials and meticulous construction, you’ll notice the difference. Those brands often retail for €400 – €600 or more.
The reason our prices are more accessible is simple: we don’t sell through retailers, and we don’t work with intermediaries. By selling directly to you, we avoid the layers of markups that usually come with traditional retail. This allows us to offer handmade shoes, crafted with care, noble materials, and artisan techniques, at a price that feels fair and reasonable for the quality it represents.
We are an independent company with no investors or external pressure. This gives us the freedom to work at our own pace, produce in small quantities and avoid overproduction, keeping every pair intentional. Sustainability is not a trend for us, it is simply the way we were raised to work, responsibly, close to home and always conscious of the impact we leave behind.
We are inspired by the ocean, by nature and by the calm rhythm of the outdoors, and that quiet way of moving through the world shapes the way we design.
This collection opens a new chapter for Dolfie, exploring a different space while staying true to our principles. Heritage is not a purely minimalist barefoot collection, but it respects the wide toe box and zero-drop foundation you know and love, with slightly thicker soles for added insulation and structure.
The collection features moccasin-inspired silhouettes, reimagined boat shoes, and winter-ready boots. They feel firmer at first and gradually soften with wear, adapting beautifully to your feet.
We ship worldwide. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We hope you love them!