Press & Media

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The Short Version

Ede Shoes is a third-generation, family-run footwear workshop in Gaziantep, Türkiye, hand-making barefoot leather shoes since 1950. The atelier manufactures for several international barefoot brands and sells directly at edeshoes.com. Signature construction: zero-drop, wide toe box, buffalo leather soles, and a solid copper rivet at the K1 point of the foot.

Facts & Figures

• Founded: 1950, Gaziantep, Türkiye
• Third generation, family-operated
• Every pair made to order in 5 business days
• Construction: hand-stitched uppers, calfskin lining, leather soles, copper grounding rivet
• Ships worldwide; US orders delivered duty paid

Available on Request

• High-resolution product and atelier photography
• Logo files and brand guidelines
• Interviews with the founders — craft, production, and the barefoot movement from a maker's perspective
• Sample pairs for editorial review

Contact

info@edeshoes.com — subject "Press Inquiry". We reply within one business day.