Pakistan’s footwear market has been through a massive boom in the recent decade enabling several brands to crown themselves as the best ones in the dress shoes category. In this quick guide, we are revealing such brands to you so you can make a confident buying decision from such brands as these brands always provide the best-promised quality at a competitive market price.

Here are these ten brands;

1. 1^st Step
2. Hush Puppies
3. Urban Sole
4. Unze London
5. Borjan
6. Metro Shoes
7. Ndure
8. Bata
9. English Boot House
10. DeVogue

1. 1^st Step

1^st Step shoe brand started its journey back in 2000 from a single outlet in Karachi, Pakistan. Now, the brand has grown rapidly with several outlets covering all the major cities and malls of Pakistan.

One of the success factors in the 1^st Step's fast growth is its exquisite men’s shoe collection which has received recognition and praise from all around the country. It has a great men’s formal shoe collection that mainly consists of imported articles. This imported collection sets it apart in the market as the brand doesn’t only hunt inside the local market for the best footwear but also goes beyond the borders to get contemporary articles that ensure performance and comfort. This is the reason why not only the local people but also overseas Pakistanis prefer 1^st Step for their formal footwear needs whenever they visit their beloved country.

2. Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies is an international footwear brand. In Pakistan, it is run by Firhaj Footwear Private Limited under license. The brand locally manufactures the footwear collection according to the quality standards of Hush Puppies International. It means that unlike 1^st Step it doesn’t have any imported formal shoes collection.

Still, Hush Puppies is the most liked and preferred brand in Pakistan because of its uncompromising quality adhering to international standards. Whenever it comes to durable quality and comfy formal shoes, most people prefer Hush Puppies. However, the exorbitant price of shoes is one factor that keeps 1^st Step ahead of Hush Puppies. 1^st Step provides similar quality dress shoes at an unbelievably reasonable price.

3. Urban Sole

Urban Sole is a reputable and prominent name in the footwear industry of Pakistan. The brand operates its in-house manufacturing facility and also contributes significantly to the footwear exports from Pakistan.

It has a great locally produced formal shoe collection for men that is sturdy and long-lasting. Where 1^st Step continuously strives to stock its collection with countless modern designs, Urban Sole focuses on creating a category with limited repetitive designs for a continued demand and consistent supply. Therefore, there could be a possibility that you cannot find a specific design of shoes at Urban Sole but whatever you find would be best in quality and comfort too.

4. Unze London

Unze London is an international footwear brand founded in London, UK by a Pakistani immigrant family. The brand currently operates globally and has recently made its mark on the Pakistani market.

It’s been not too long since Pakistani consumers have gotten familiar with the brand but because of the unprecedented quality, service, and international image, the brand has received a great response. Especially for its men’s formal shoe collection which has limited but robust quality shoes.

5. Borjan

Borjan is a brand of the Rafum Group, a group which is owned by the reputable and respectable Rafum Family of Pakistan. The brand has a countrywide spread outlet network and all the collection is locally produced inside the manufacturing facility of Rafum Group.

The formal shoe collection of Borjan is counted among the most demanded in the market. It has been made possible because of the provision of consistent quality shoes to the market. The collection has several decent designs in both single and dual-tone colors.

6. Metro Shoes

Metro Shoes is a renowned footwear brand in Pakistan. There was a time when Metro Shoes was considered to be the top brand in Pakistan. However, in recent years the brand has left its earlier position in the market.

Still, it is considered one of the best footwear brands specifically for male formal shoes. The brand has a vast collection of dress shoes in modish styles and colors. With over three decades of consumer reliability, the brand produces the same lasting quality shoes at decent rates.

7. Ndure

Ndure is a sister brand of Servis Shoes, a brand owned by Servis Group. The brand was founded to cater to the rising modern fashion needs of the new generation.

Consequently, the brand has a modern collection of men’s formal shoes that are unique in design and age-specific. The collection targets the young segment of the market offering a great deal both in budget and durability.

8. Bata

No footwear brand list in Pakistan can go complete without the all-time trending Bata. When it comes to formal shoes for him, the brand still stands competitive within its niche.

It has a vast dress shoe collection with top-notch quality and captivating designs. The price ranges from mid to high depending on the footwear quality and unique features. Most of the shoes are locally produced and the very least percentile is imported. Since the brand has a franchising policy, therefore it is important to consider the brand’s operated outlets only when going to shop the formal shoes.

9. English Boot House

English Boot House or simply EBH is a renowned footwear brand in Pakistan founded in 1947. Despite having the oldest brand heritage the brand isn’t as prominent as the other brands on the list. Therefore, we have ranked it down the list.

One of the reasons why it isn’t the most renowned is its limited collection since the brand is most commonly famous among frequent formal shoe wearers. The brand has a strong reputation for its leather boots and shoe collection. Especially those who want a lasting performance shoe over the trendiest ones go after EBH. However, despite having a relatively low familiarity among the masses across Pakistan, the brand charges as equally competitive as Urban Sole. It’s because of the reputation that the brand has earned through its decades of delivering quality footwear.

10. DeVogue

DeVogue is the newest shoe brand established in 2008. Within a short period, the brand has made significant progress by offering quality formal footwear in chic designs and durable quality.

It is an undeniable fact that as compared to the giant brands, DeVogue has maintained a separate space so far. Therefore, this name isn’t generally prominent among fashionistas but to formal shoe lovers, this brand has a distinctive image.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, several brands offer formal shoes but when it comes to chicness, budget-friendliness, comfort, and lasting quality, the options automatically shrink down from many to some. The same factors have led us to complete the list by picking the only brands that best fit the said criteria.