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Closing Sale

We're shutting down our e-commerce operation. Shop our remaining styles before we close our doors.

Never mass produced. Quality takes time.

Each pair of Fortress shoes is made by hand, in small quantities.

Carmen Oxford Olive Crinkle Patent

Carmen Oxford Black Crinkle Patent

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Willow Platform Clog Whiskey Nappa

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Willow Platform Clog Black Nappa

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Meet our shoemakers

Pedro + Marta

An atelier run by a husband and wife team that makes some of our most popular styles.

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Adriana

A family owned and operated factory run by a third generation Peruvian-Italian designer.

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Carlos

A small, tight-knit workshop on the edge of Lima, Peru.

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Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black clogs with wooden soles worn with white pants on a light background

Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black leather clog with wooden sole on a white background

Pair of black and wooden clogs on a white background

Ava Platform Clog Black Nappa

Ava Platform Clog Cappuccino Croc

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Model wearing a striped shirt, blue jeans, and brown clog mules on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe on a white background

Pair of brown leather clogs on a white background

Ava Platform Clog Whiskey Nappa

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Ava Platform Clog Cappuccino Croc

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Willow Platform Clog Whiskey Nappa

Person wearing white pants and black shoes on a white platform with a neutral background

Willow Platform Clog Black Nappa

Gold metallic sandal with a block heel on a white background

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Gold metallic sandal with a block heel on a white background

Gold metallic sandal with a block heel on a white background

Gold metallic sandals with black insoles on a white background

Gold metallic sandal with a block heel on a white background

Gold metallic sandal with a block heel on a white background

Rachel Sandal Heel Champagne Nappa

Rachel Sandal Heel Cobalt Suede

Rachel Sandal Heel Coral Suede

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Ava Platform Clog Cappuccino Croc

Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black clogs with wooden soles worn with white pants on a light background

Black clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Black leather clog with wooden sole on a white background

Pair of black and wooden clogs on a white background

Ava Platform Clog Black Nappa

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Model wearing a striped shirt, blue jeans, and brown clog mules on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe with wooden sole on a white background

Brown leather clog shoe on a white background

Pair of brown leather clogs on a white background

Ava Platform Clog Whiskey Nappa

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Black leather ankle boot with wooden heel on a white background

Black leather ankle boot with wooden heel on a white background

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Black leather ankle boot with wooden heel on a white background

Black ankle boot with wooden heel on a white background

Charli Clog Boot Black Nappa

Charli Clog Boot Merlot Nappa

Brown leather ankle boot with wooden block heel on a white background

Brown leather ankle boot with wooden block heel on a white background

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Brown leather boot with wooden sole on a white background

Brown leather ankle boot with wooden heel on a white background

Charli Clog Boot Whiskey Nappa

the end of an era

We're Saying Goodbye

We have made the decision to shut down our e-commerce operation. With that, we're marking down all of the shoes that we have. So if you've been wanting a pair of our shoes, or if you'd like to grab one last pair, now is your time.

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We’re not trying to be the biggest shoe company. We’re not interested in mass production or chasing growth at all costs. Our goal is to make the best shoes we possibly can, using high-quality materials, traditional construction, and time-tested techniques. Shoes that are made with care and meant to last.

From lima with love

Handmade in Peru

Peru has a rich history of creating quality, hand-crafted goods, and our shoes are no exception to this.

meet the makers

quality over quantity

Responsible Sourcing

Working toward a traceable supply chain, starting with LWG-Certified Leathers.

less is more

Limited Quantities

Our shoes are made in small batches. We're not trying to make the most shoes, just the best ones.