Looking for shoe brands that start with B? This list covers 33 of them, from “Bata” to “Bandolino,” spanning everything from budget-friendly everyday shoes to handcrafted luxury leather footwear. You’ll find brands built for running, hiking, working outdoors, and dressing up, plus a few known mostly for comfort and casual style. Some have been around for over a century, while others are recent arrivals shaking up the industry with new ideas.
Shoe brands are companies that design, manufacture, or sell footwear under a specific name and identity. Many started as small family workshops before growing into global names people recognize instantly. Bata, for example, began in Czechoslovakia in 1894 and eventually became one of the largest shoe retailers on the planet, selling budget footwear across more than 70 countries.
Below you’ll find the table with the brand name, country of origin, specialty, founding year, and a short description for each one.
Brand: the name of the shoe company, so you can quickly spot the one you’re looking for or compare it with others.
Country of Origin: the country where the brand was founded, giving you a sense of its roots and cultural background.
Specialty: what the brand is best known for making, whether that’s running shoes, dress shoes, or work boots.
Founding Year: the year the company was established, helping you see how long it’s been in business.
Description: a short summary of the brand’s history and what makes it stand out, so you can learn more at a glance.
Shoe brands
Brand
Country of Origin
Specialty
Founding Year
Bata
Czechoslovakia
Affordable everyday and school shoes
1894
Birkenstock
Germany
Contoured comfort sandals and orthopedic footwear
1774
Brooks
United States
Performance running shoes
1914
Balenciaga
Spain
Luxury fashion and statement sneakers
1919
Bally
Switzerland
Luxury leather shoes and accessories
1851
Berluti
France
Handmade luxury men’s leather shoes
1895
Bostonian
United States
Classic men’s dress shoes
1899
Bruno Magli
Italy
Luxury Italian leather shoes
1936
Blundstone
Australia
Durable pull-on work and Chelsea boots
1870
Bearpaw
United States
Sheepskin-lined boots and slippers
2001
Bogs
United States
Waterproof insulated boots
1998
Bass
United States
Penny loafers and casual leather shoes
1876
Buffalo
Germany
Chunky platform sneakers and boots
1979
Bensimon
France
Simple canvas tennis sneakers
1979
Blowfish Malibu
United States
Trendy bohemian women’s shoes and boots
1997
Baffin
Canada
Extreme cold-weather and industrial boots
1979
Belleville
United States
Military and tactical combat boots
1904
British Knights
United States
Retro basketball-style sneakers
1983
Born
United States
Handcrafted comfort shoes
1989
Bobux
New Zealand
Soft-soled baby and kids’ shoes
1991
Billy Footwear
United States
Adaptive zip-around shoes
2013
Bottega Veneta
Italy
Luxury leather goods and shoes
1966
Brunello Cucinelli
Italy
Luxury cashmere-and-leather footwear
1978
Barker
United Kingdom
Traditional Goodyear-welted men’s shoes
1880
Björn Borg
Sweden
Sportswear and sneakers
1989
Bershka
Spain
Fast-fashion footwear and apparel
1998
Bucketfeet
United States
Artist-designed canvas sneakers
2011
BALR
Netherlands
Athletic-inspired luxury sportswear and sneakers
2013
Buscemi
United States
Luxury streetwear sneakers
2013
Bobbies
France
Handmade women’s leather shoes
2011
Birdies
United States
Comfortable flats disguised as slippers
2015
Bakers
United States
Trendy women’s fashion shoes
1924
Bandolino
United States
Women’s fashion shoes
1976
Descriptions
Bata
Founded by Tomáš Baťa, Bata grew into one of the world’s largest shoe retailers, selling budget-friendly footwear across more than 70 countries, especially popular in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Birkenstock
A German family business tracing its shoemaking roots to the 18th century, Birkenstock is famous for its contoured cork-latex footbed sandals that became a global comfort-fashion icon.
Brooks
Originally a maker of bathing shoes and cleats, Brooks reinvented itself in the 1970s as a dedicated running shoe brand and is now a favorite among serious runners.
Balenciaga
Founded by couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, this Paris-based luxury house became a streetwear sensation with chunky sneakers like the Triple S and Speed Trainer.
Bally
A Swiss heritage house founded by Carl Franz Bally, known for handcrafted leather loafers, boots, and accessories that blend classic European craftsmanship with modern style.
Berluti
Founded by Italian-born shoemaker Alessandro Berluti in Paris, this house is renowned for its patina finishes and bespoke leather dress shoes favored by discerning gentlemen.
Bostonian
An American footwear brand known for polished, comfortable dress shoes and business casual styles, Bostonian has outfitted professional men for over a century.
Bruno Magli
Founded by five Magli brothers in Bologna, this Italian house is celebrated for elegant, handcrafted leather shoes that combine fashion-forward design with comfort.
Blundstone
This Tasmanian brand built its reputation on tough, elastic-sided boots originally made for farmers and tradespeople, now worn worldwide as a rugged-yet-stylish wardrobe staple.
Bearpaw
A California-founded brand best known for cozy, faux-fur-lined boots and slippers offered as an affordable alternative to premium sheepskin footwear.
Bogs
Born in Oregon, Bogs specializes in fully waterproof rubber and neoprene boots designed to keep feet dry and warm in mud, snow, and rain.
Bass
Founded by George Henry Bass in Maine, this brand popularized the “Weejun” penny loafer in the 1930s and remains an American classic for casual leather footwear.
Buffalo
Made famous by the towering platform boots worn by the Spice Girls in the 1990s, Buffalo built its identity on bold, exaggerated platform footwear.
Bensimon
A French label known for its minimalist, brightly colored canvas “tennis” sneakers, Bensimon became a wardrobe staple for effortless Parisian casual style.
Blowfish Malibu
A California-inspired brand offering playful, affordably priced women’s sneakers, sandals, and boots with a relaxed, beachy aesthetic.
Baffin
A Canadian brand engineered for brutal winters, Baffin makes heavily insulated boots rated for extreme sub-zero temperatures, used by workers and arctic explorers alike.
Belleville
An Illinois-based bootmaker supplying rugged combat and tactical boots to the U.S. military and outdoor workers for over a century.
British Knights
Known by its “BK” logo, this brand rose to fame in the late 1980s hip-hop scene with bold, chunky basketball sneakers and remains a nostalgic streetwear favorite.
Born
Also styled “Børn,” this brand focuses on hand-sewn opanka-construction leather shoes that prioritize all-day comfort without sacrificing style.
Bobux
A New Zealand brand specializing in flexible, foot-healthy shoes for babies and toddlers designed to mimic barefoot walking as children learn to move.
Billy Footwear
Designed with a wraparound zipper instead of laces, Billy Footwear makes stylish sneakers and boots easy to put on for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
Bottega Veneta
An Italian luxury house celebrated for its signature woven “intrecciato” leather, Bottega Veneta produces refined, understated shoes alongside its famous handbags.
Brunello Cucinelli
An Italian luxury label best known for cashmere knitwear, Brunello Cucinelli also crafts understated, high-quality leather shoes and sneakers for its “quiet luxury” aesthetic.
Barker
A Northamptonshire, England shoemaker producing classic, durable men’s shoes using traditional Goodyear-welted construction that allows them to be resoled for decades.
Björn Borg
Named after the Swedish tennis champion, this Scandinavian brand produces sporty sneakers, underwear, and activewear with a bold, athletic aesthetic.
Bershka
Part of the Spanish Inditex group, which also owns Zara, Bershka targets young, trend-driven shoppers with affordable, of-the-moment sneakers and shoes.
Bucketfeet
A Chicago-founded brand that partners with independent artists worldwide to print original artwork onto canvas sneakers, blending street art with footwear.
BALR
Founded by two former professional footballers, this Dutch brand blends sporty streetwear with a premium, “athletic luxury” aesthetic including sneakers.
Buscemi
Founded by designer Jon Buscemi, this New York label is famous for its padlock-adorned “100mm” luxury sneaker, popular in hip-hop and celebrity circles.
Bobbies
A French direct-to-consumer brand offering handcrafted, comfortable leather flats, loafers, and boots for women at accessible prices.
Birdies
An American brand that reimagined the slipper as a chic, structured flat, popularizing cozy-yet-polished footwear that can be worn indoors or out.
Bakers
A long-running American women’s footwear brand based in St. Louis, known for on-trend heels, boots, and sandals at mall-friendly prices.
Bandolino
An American women’s footwear label offering stylish, moderately priced heels, flats, and boots aimed at fashion-conscious everyday shoppers.
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