This list covers 22 shoe brands that start with the letter N, ranging from “Nike” to “NAE Vegan Shoes.” These companies span athletic performance gear, everyday comfort footwear, and high-fashion designer heels. You’ll find them in sneakers on a running trail, dress shoes in an office, and boots on a fashion runway.

Shoe brands are companies that design, manufacture, and market footwear under a distinct name and identity. Some focus on a single niche, like cheerleading or motocross, while others build wide product lines that cover casual, athletic, and formal styles. New Balance, for example, built much of its reputation on running shoes made in the USA, a detail that still shapes how customers see the brand today.

Below you’ll find the table with each brand’s country, specialty, founding year, and description.

Brand: the official name of the shoe company, so you can quickly identify and compare each one on the list.

Country of Origin: the country where the brand was founded, giving you a sense of its cultural and manufacturing roots.

Specialty: the type of footwear the brand is best known for, helping you match a brand to what you actually need.

Founding Year: the year the brand launched, showing you how long it has been in business and its level of experience.

Description: a short summary of what makes the brand distinct, so you can decide which ones are worth exploring further.

Shoe brands

BrandCountry of OriginSpecialtyFounding Year
NikeUSAAthletic and sportswear footwear1964
New BalanceUSARunning and athletic shoes1906
NaturalizerUSAWomen’s comfort shoes1927
Nine WestUSAWomen’s fashion footwear1978
Nunn BushUSAMen’s dress and casual shoes1912
Native ShoesCanadaLightweight, eco-friendly casual shoes2009
NaotIsraelLeather comfort sandals and shoes1942
NauticaUSANautical-inspired casual and boat shoes1983
NorthwaveItalyCycling and motocross boots1987
NfinityUSACheerleading shoes2004
NOBULLUSACrossFit and training shoes2015
Newton RunningUSAPerformance running shoes2007
NordaCanadaTrail running shoes2019
NovestaSlovakiaVulcanized rubber sneakers1939
NaturinoItalyChildren’s shoes1939
Nicholas KirkwoodUnited KingdomLuxury designer women’s shoes2005
Nero GiardiniItalyFashion and casual footwear1955
New RockSpainAlternative and gothic boots1929
NubikkNetherlandsContemporary sneakers2011
Naked WolfeUnited KingdomPlatform fashion sneakers2016
Novo ShoesAustraliaWomen’s fashion footwear1978
NAE Vegan ShoesPortugalVegan and sustainable footwear2006

Descriptions

Nike
One of the world’s largest sportswear makers, Nike is famous for its Swoosh logo and sneakers like the Air Max and Air Force 1.
New Balance
Known for its “N” logo and made-in-USA lines, New Balance built its reputation on running shoes with a focus on fit and support.
Naturalizer
A heritage American brand focused on comfortable, stylish women’s footwear including flats, heels, and boots.
Nine West
A widely recognized women’s shoe and accessories brand known for trend-driven heels, boots, and sandals.
Nunn Bush
A Wisconsin-founded brand specializing in men’s dress shoes, loafers, and casual footwear with classic styling.
Native Shoes
A Vancouver brand best known for its EVA-based slip-on shoes, designed to be lightweight, easy to clean, and low-impact.
Naot
An Israeli footwear maker known for anatomically contoured cork footbeds and handcrafted leather sandals and shoes.
Nautica
A lifestyle brand with a sailing heritage, offering boat shoes and casual footwear alongside its apparel lines.
Northwave
An Italian brand specializing in performance cycling shoes and motocross boots used by competitive riders.
Nfinity
A brand built specifically for competitive cheerleading, known for lightweight, flexible shoes designed for tumbling and stunting.
NOBULL
A performance brand popular in functional fitness circles, making durable trainers built for CrossFit-style workouts.
Newton Running
A Colorado-based brand built around “natural running” technology that encourages a midfoot running style.
Norda
A Quebec-based brand making technical trail running shoes using premium materials like Dyneema fabric.
Novesta
A Slovak shoemaker with roots in a historic rubber factory, known for classic vulcanized canvas sneakers.
Naturino
An Italian brand specializing in supportive, foot-healthy footwear designed specifically for infants and children.
Nicholas Kirkwood
A London-founded luxury label known for sculptural, statement-making high heels worn on runways and red carpets.
Nero Giardini
An Italian brand offering fashion-forward yet comfortable shoes for men and women, popular across Europe.
New Rock
A Spanish brand famous in rock, punk, and gothic subcultures for its heavy platform boots and unconventional designs.
Nubikk
A Dutch sneaker brand blending minimalist Scandinavian-influenced design with premium materials.
Naked Wolfe
A British footwear label known for bold, chunky platform sneakers popular in streetwear and fashion circles.
Novo Shoes
An Australian retailer and brand offering affordable, trend-focused women’s shoes across multiple style categories.
NAE Vegan Shoes
A Portuguese brand producing shoes made entirely without animal products, using recycled and sustainable materials.
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