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EPERON D'OR - IZEGEM

Prins Albertlaan, 5

B-8870 IZEGEM

Belgium

Shoemaking in Izegem originated in the last decades of the 18th century. Production methods were substantially enhanced from 1830 onwards, and in the 20th century Izegem grew to be the principal production centre of shoemaking in Belgium. Till the 1950's Izegem firms turned out over 50% of the total Belgian production. From then onwards there was a decline which continues till today.

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SHOES OR NO SHOES

Vandevoordeweg 2

9770 KRUISHOUTEM

Belgium

Almost every human being owns a pair in one or another execution. On the one hand this universal object leads a visitor of SONS through all ethnic cultures and peoples, from the first foot-covered footsteps of humans till today. On the other hand through the world of modern art, highlighted out of a surprising perspective.

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Hotstepper

Baratiei Str., nr. 33

Bucharest

Romania

- A women leather shoe manufacturer and supplier located in Romania that have been in business for 9 years, under the brand Hotstepper.
- We have a manufacturing unit that is owned by the business and manufacturing is done based on orders.
- We also have a brick&mortar shop that is owned by the business.
- On a daily basis we see 40 customer visits out of which around 15 make purchases.
- We also sell online through our website.
- 60% of our total sales come through the online platform.
Products & Services Overview
All women shoe categories: flats, sandals, pumps, loafers, boots, ballerina shoes and hand painted shoes.
Our clients have the possibility to customise their products. It’s a service exclusively offered in the offline shop.
Facilities Overview
The offline store is owned by the business and has a built up area of 50 Sq. Mt. and it located in downtown Bucharest, near the historical centre, a very circulated area, renowned for shops, bars, restaurants, museums, etc.
The manufacturing unit is owned by the business and has a built up area of 400 Sq. Mt. and it is fully equipped. (workshop, storage, office, parking, elevator)

Contact:

Dan Popa

Email:

dan@hotstepper.ro

Telephone:

40748091232

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