Geumgangjehwa Differentiates with 'Heritage,' a Handmade Shoe Brand Crafted by Artisans

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Geumgang Shoe has embarked on differentiation by leveraging the country's only self-operated production factory and the premium handmade shoe brand 'Heritage.'

Geumgang Shoe announced on the 5th that the handmade shoe brand Heritage has been showing steady growth as consumers who value trends and cost-effectiveness increase.

Heritage is based on the management philosophy that "only shoes that fit Koreans perfectly can provide customer satisfaction." It operates from the concept of "7 classic shoes every man must have," ranging from the 'Heritage Seven' to the premium line 'Heritage Black.'

Geumgang Shoe explained that Heritage has been steadily popular because its technology and quality are comparable to overseas luxury brands, while its price is about half.

Geumgang Shoe has also differentiated itself through a 'Bespoke Service' that customizes shoes according to customers' preferences and provides options for customers with foot discomfort. The Bespoke Service involves Heritage artisans with over 30 years of tradition crafting custom shoes for individual customers, attracting high demand from VIP clients across various sectors.

In particular, the service begins with a visit from the artisan, who measures the size with skilled hands and selects leather patterns and details according to the customer's taste to create a last (shoe mold) tailored for the individual customer. Additionally, the leather and soles are stitched entirely by hand by the artisan.

Geumgang Shoe enhances the quality of all products by owning the only domestic self-operated production factory. They have incorporated the production lines and machinery equipment of Italian luxury factories domestically.

A Geumgang Shoe official explained, "Establishing and operating a domestic factory does not promise high profits from a cost perspective, but it is the pride and dignity unique to Geumgang Shoe, a native company, to provide customers with the best products and highest quality shoes."

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