Move Over Aldo: Give All Your Love To These 15 Homegrown Shoe Brands

A top favourite for me, Monrow Shoes have been crafted for the Indian foot, so you know you can trust these ones! Making them funky, jazzy or as plain as you like, this brand is for you to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw. With prices ranging from INR 1,500 for open flats to sneakers for about INR 3,200, it’s got plenty of options to suit your budget. They’re comfortable, have that height to boost confidence a bit. Choose from wedges with cut-out patterns, slip-on options, and even some stellar mules. Oh, you want fancy? Try the stilettos, strappy block heels, slingback shoes or even loafers. Plus, some sexy pumps.

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Price:  INR 1,399 upwards (non-discount upwards. Discounted footwear starts at INR 799)

Mules, stilettos, wedges or block heels, Don’t Call Me Princess will have you looking on point, all year round. With a collection that is on-trend throughout the season of the year, you can pick up neon, transparent, square block heels to jazz up any outfit, or pick the more sombre mustard flats or just go all out with the super funky, multicoloured, cut-out heels. Oh, and vegan boots to strut the look, all the time! 

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Price: INR 999 upwards (on LBB)

No need to constantly be constantly wearing sky-high heels, especially when Daisie makes lovely light, stylish shoes for any and every occasion. Up the sass with multi-strap slides or throw in some animal prints. PVC, hypnotic holograms and all-blacks are other options in this brand.

Price: INR 1,110 upwards

Artsy, colourful and handmade for the most part, this one channels Gucci’s capsule collections as well as all-out Etro. Why? Well, the prints for starters! So no need to shell out thousands when you can get Kanvas Kloset for similar prints. But, I love these more because the brand aims to revive the dying art of Indian art forms. So expect your brogues, Oxfords, pumps and ballerinas to have hand-painted patterns - ranging from peacocks and flowers to paisley blocks and mandalas. In pops of colour, these ones are meant to be for the girl with sass and style!

Price: INR 1,800 upwards

I love this brand for a few reasons, but the top one is they have a fab collection of denim shoes. Yup, denim indeed. From strappy ones to mules and sexy wrap around ones to pencil heels. You can also pick from their fun denim pumps or even the classy flats. The denims, like jeans, come in black, blues - light, dark, mid-blue, fringe and more. Of course, if denim isn’t your thing, turn your focus to the suede stuff, the animal prints, the jazzy silver and sneakers too. But really, please don’t ignore the denim collection. PLEASE!

Price: INR 1,999 upwards

Oh I love me some boots, and Zebba does them well. Basically, this brand gets comfort, class and trend all on point. They even have chic slip-on flats that are ideal for jeans as they are for kurtas. I also love that they have a whole lot of vegan loafers, brogues and more to pick from. Plus, graphic printed slides, woven block heels, and the odd pair of strappy wedge-heeled pairs. This brand doesn’t shy away from colour - red, pink, neon, mint, wine, yellow - and you shouldn't too! In fact, if you are a fan of Aldo, then you will love Zebba

Price: INR 599 upwards

Switch up the flip-flops and flat in favour of these cool slides. And who better than âme to hop on that trend with. Making vegan slides, mules and sandals, these ones are really pretty, and comfortable too. They do the weave texture really well, and have a slight heel so it’s give you a bit of height. They even do embellished PVC strap heels if that is your thing. Not quite OTT, but definitely smart, anyone who likes shoes, should check out âme. 

Price: INR 1,500 upwards

OK, this brand literally has something for everyone. So, if you’re looking to doll up for a festival, keeping it casual for roaming at your neighbour’s home, or want a new pair of ballerinas to wear with jeans, Adoreline has it all. While you’re here, check out the block heels and the heels with embellishments including butterflies. Quite the girly girl brand this. Check it out here.

Price: INR 799 upwards

This place sure is a literal paradise for flat footwear lovers. From simple slippers and floral mules to studded sliders and Roman-esque sandals, Happy Toe Box is for the fashionista who loves functionality. They also have lovely kolhapuris - or well, versions of them, for you to pair with jeans, dresses or kurtas. 

Price: INR 599 upwards

Braided block heels, vegan leather slip-ons, studded Oxfords or closed slides, Tjori will kit you out with comfortable footwear that are a great investment. While we wouldn't say they're the most affordable, they're usually long-lasting, and all have an ethnic touch. The Delhi-based brand is all about handcrafting footwear (and clothing) that is authentic and affordable for the quality you get. 

Price: INR 1,499 upwards

If you’re looking for PLENTY of options, Sole House is for you. A great alternative to mass produced shoes off the high street, these hand crafted shoes have intricate embroidery and come in the form of mules, kolhapuris, loafers and wedge heels. Colours range from dull gold, peach and cream to rani pink, bright red and cobalt blue. What is also fantastic about this brand is they block heels meaning they're super comfortable. Add to that the fact that they're hand embroidered and the style factor goes higher. Yup, block heels that don’t belong in 1975!  

Price: Starting at INR 999

TheCAI Store, an influencer-favourite since 2015, and with good reason, is all about comfort and conscious fashion. The range is demure, work-friendly and dinner-date friendly. We love that the designs are feminine and completely handmade to ensure durability. They now do boots (those solid army style ones!) and kitten heels as well. Mostly thanks to the collaboration with celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor. The new collection is more androgenous and ideal for work and play. 

Price: Starting at INR 1,299 upwards. 

For flats that look and feel fun, Fizzy Goblet is perfect. Their shoes are quirky, cute and super comfortable and I love the whimsical feeling some of them have, like they're straight out of a fairytale. Basically, if your style is fun and cute and never, ever boring, head to their store. Besides, apart from the juttis they're so well known for, they've also got slip ons, brogues and loafers...in a somewhat jutti-style! 

Price: Starting at INR 2,690

Listen up people, if you like boss juttis, then you’ve got to check out Needledust We love these handcrafted pairs that are comfortable, and so pretty. With embroidery, embellishments or Aztec prints, we’re eyeing all the juttis. How often do you come across a brand that blends old-school technique with modern-day fashion! They now also have gorgeous mules - solid colours, those with cute bears on them, and even a pair dedicated to the wildlife in Nairobi! Oh, for block heels, check out their embellished ones!

Price: INR 2,490

Founded by Deepali Khanna in 2018, with Italy as inspiration and style with comfort as the goal, Inochhi has everything from mules and espadrilles to block heels and embellished flats. There's plenty of nudes and metallic shoes, which make them versatile for whatever colour your outfit is. But for that added style, embellishments, embroidery, and tassels are used. An LBB Crew Member vouches for the shoes being made of good quality leather, quick delivery and that the shoes are well made. So, this one's fully tried and tested. Check out their Travel Collection which has slip-ons with woven, metallic leather, making it easy to wear on a tour and then to a fancy dinner spot later. We also really like the Renzo pair of block-heeled, sling-backs, apparently inspired by North African heritage. 

Price: INR 3,000 upwards