The secrets of our craftsmanship

"Our craftsmen make our shoes with passion in their workshop in Porto. For almost 10 years, we have been working hand in hand with our partners to offer elegant and responsible models with neat finishes that accompany you in time."

Step 1

Design

It's in our workshop in La Rochelle that our little hands are busy, always on the lookout for new inspirations. Our innovative lines guide us in a modern, urban universe, but always in search of the great outdoors. From here, we draw our first sketches and designs.

Step 2

Modeling

From a shape, a color palette or a motif, we imagine new designs.

Once the technical drawing has been finalized, our model maker creates the architecture of the pair. He defines the ideal shape and prints it in 3D, while determining the quantity of leather needed for each model, to optimize off-cuts.

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Step 3

Leather selection

Our leathers come exclusively from Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Each tannery specializes in a particular type of leather, chosen for its quality, durability and suppleness.

We use full-grain leather (smooth leather), suede calf (also called suede) and nubuck.

colorful leather pieces for making sneakers

Step 4

The cutting

The cutting step makes it possible to prepare all the parts necessary for the design of the shoe.

The leathers are cut with metal cutters, specially designed for Pied de Biche or laser.

This step is decisive for the elegance and overall look of the shoe.

Step 5

The sting

When all the leather inserts are cut, they are transmitted to the sewing workshop for the assembly of the upper, ie the upper part of the shoe.

This step requires a real know-how and great meticulousness.

sting leather selection for shoe creation

assembly of pieces of leather for making white shoes

Step 6

The assembly

This is when your shoes come to life. Using a machine, the rod is plated against a shape called the last that draws the lines of the model.

In the process, the leather is struck with a hammer, so that the upper perfectly follows the curves of the shape. The soles are then added, glued and sewn to the upper to ensure greater robustness.

Step 7

Finishing

Finally, our sneakers are brushed, waterproofed and laced.

A stringent quality control is carried out before the sneakers are boxed.

Last step

Logistics

No middleman between you and us!
Once our craftsmen have completed the manufacture of a series, all Pied de Biche shoes are transported to our logistics center in the Paris suburbs. From there, your Pied de Biche online boutique orders are carefully packaged and shipped directly to your door.

Some collections are delivered to our 8 boutiques (Paris Marais, Paris Montmartre, Paris St-Germain-Des-Prés, Bordeaux, Lyon, Lille, Strasbourg and Toulouse).

Drop in and see our teams, who look forward to welcoming you every day of the week!