Creating a new last is a time-consuming process

THE LAST FACTORY

When you design a new shoe, you must first make a wooden mold to build the shoe around, also called a last. Roccamore bars are mainly created by one of the best last factories in Tuscany, founded in 1966.

First, the shape is cut from a block of wood by hand, then adjusted with a clay-like type of material for minor shifts.

For each adjustment, a prototype is made and tested on Frederikke's feet until the shape is perfect.

Every millimeter makes a difference and it usually takes 5-6 prototypes to get the right fit. When this happens, the shape is mapped as a 3D drawing and stamped into a very durable form of plastic, which is still today the only material strong enough to withstand the pressure of a shoe production.

Making a new last and getting the right fit is a difficult and time-consuming process that we only start a few times a year. Instead, we try to make 4-6 models on each mold before starting a new one.

This is how your handmade shoes are made

OUR FACTORIES

We have chosen our partners' factories based on their attempts to choose techniques and processes that reduce their footprint. There is a focus on quality, passion and know-how so that the shoes last as long as possible.

Our main focus

#RoccamoreRespect

PEOPLE

Our shoes are made by women for women and named after some of the coolest of them. Our community is involved in the entire design process, from idea to finished shoe, and a close partner in constantly improving comfort. Every year we raise money for an organization that inspires women to stand strong.

PLANET

We focus on durable materials, good craftsmanship and high quality, so that our products last for many years. Our factories are all family owned and are some of the best in the world. We work with metal-free, vegetable and chrome-tanned leather, and use approx. 30% Scandinavian hides in the collection.

PRODUCT

Our shoes are made to last for many years, so we facilitate both repairs of your shoes and the resale of pre-loved models, as well as working to create a transparent value chain with QR codes in our shoes that show the shoe's entire journey.

PURPOSE

Our mission is to inspire women to stand strong and take their place in the world. With our Rebels campaigns, we celebrate the women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and others, and create a community where we lift and inspire others to stand strong.