Danish fashion is becoming more and more internationally popular, and as Danish fashion brands grow, Danish accessories brands are enjoying the same trajectory. From sneakers to high heels, from mens and womens shoes to shoes for kids, theres something for everyone in this list of the coolest Danish footwear.

Given that the Danish weather can befinicky, at best, Danes tend to take their footwear seriously.

Here are the best Danish shoe brands to know:

Yvonne Kon

Danish designer Yvonne Kon makes minimalism cool with her sleek bags and shoes. She originated the high-fashion bum bag, and her shoes do the same: classic silhouettes in high-quality materials and a variety of colors that make them perfect for every day and occasion-wear. Her gorgeous shop on Store Strandstraede in Copenhagen is worth a visit for the interior alone, but youll definitely find some tempting accessories once youre inside.

Yvonne Kon shoes

Ecco

Ecco is Denmarks largest shoe brand and is available worldwide. Theyre known for both on-trend shoes and classic looks for both men and women, particularly their sneakers and other comfortable iterations of timeless designs. If you want a reliable shoe at a reasonable price you can wear every day, Ecco is the place to look.

Ecco shoes

Billi Bi

Trend-based shoe brand Billi Bi makes good quality, fashionable shoes and boots for women. Their usually a bit more ornate than your typical Danish shoe, and reasonably-priced, so they speak to the not-so-minimalist contingent of Danish fashion.

Billi Bi shoes

Bartels Since 1920

Eva Bartels resurrected her family shoe business, and thank goodness she did! Her joyful, unexpected shoes are handmade in Italy in a tiny family-run factory. She uses deadstock fabric, including some from vintage Italian parasols! The production numbers are small, so scoop up the shoes you like before theyre gone!

Bartels Since 1920 shoes

Roccamore

Making super high heels comfortable? What an idea! Roccamore set out with a mission, and amazingly they seem to have done it. Their heels come in classic and occasionally retro-feeling silhouettes, and a playful range of colors. If you cant get enough of high heels but your feet are angry with you, give Roccamore a try.

Roccamore shoes

Ivylee Copenhagen

Ivylee shoes are a blend of fun and functional, Ivylee shoes are an easy choice for those who want high-quality footwear thats a bit playful and still reasonably affordable.

Ivylee Copenhagen

Gardenia Copenhagen

From heels to boots, Gardenia is a trusted name in Danish footwear. The brand was originally launched in 1941, when founder Herman Gutkin made wooden clogs from a basement in Nrrebro. In the 50s, the company began making high heels. They became very popular, and all these years later Gardenia is still producing fashionable, well-made footwear.

Gardenia Copenhagen shoes

The Last Conspiracy

These top quality shoes combined Nordic minimalism with Portuguese craftsmanship. Their shoes are the kind that just get better with age; their boots in particular are made to last a lifetime and mold to the shape of your foot as you wear them. In addition to their high-end womens and mens collections, theyve done a collaboration with Ecco on some very sleep, slightly avant garde sneakers and sandals.

The Last Conspiracy shoes

Angulus

Launched in 1904, Angulus creates shoes for men, women, and children. Theyre best known for their winter boots, which are ubiquitous on adults and children throughout Denmark during the colder months. Their childrens boots are wonderful hearty footwear that will keep kids warm through the winter and wont break.

Angulus shoes

Danish sneaker brands

ARKK Copenhagen

ARKK brings Danish design to sneakers in an innovative and high-tech way. Their mens and womens sneakers have soles specially developed for ARKK, and their silhouettes are all inspired by Danish architecture. These definitely fall into the category of cool streetwear theyre functional sneakers that arent really made for technical performance, but theyre extremely sleek and comfortable. If you want true Copenhagen style for your feet, this is it!

ARK Copenhagen sneakers

Woden

With the tagline Scandinavian sneakers Woden has made it pretty clear what theyre all about: well-designed, fashionable sneakers. They also have a range of boots, but sneakers are their main product. Woden makes shoes for women, teens, and children.

Woden sneakers

Garment Project

Known for their minimalist sneakers, Garment Project makes the kind of casual shoes that you could easily wear into work (unless youre in a particularly corporate office) or pair with a suit without looking out of place. They make both womens and mens sneakers, mostly in leather and suede.

Garment Project sneakers

Danish designer shoe brands

Ganni

Ganni is one of the only contemporary Danish fashion brands to have crossed over worldwide, and theyre mostly known for their cool-girl, irreverent clothes. Their shoes, however, are also consistently best sellers. Want the shoes youll see on all the fashion cool kids? Then check out Ganni.

Ganni shoes

Stine Goya

Whimsical, colorful, and full of pattern; Stine Goyas clothes and accessories dont lean towards typical Danish minimalism. Her shoes are the same: playful and bold.

Stine Goya shoes

By Malene Birger

By Malene Birgers shoe collection runs the gambit each season from simple and functional to party-ready. They usually have a sneaker or two in the mix, then produce boots, sandals, or heels in addition, depending on the season. Theyre better known as a high-quality and fashion-forward womenwear brand, but pay attention to their shoes too and youll find some gems.

By Malene Birger shoes

Wood Wood

Though Wood Wood sells multiple shoe brands through their stores and website, they also produce their own shoes on occasion, and theyre really good.Their collaborations with adidas and Ellesse are just weird enough to be real fashion footwear, but still wearable. Their Benny Boot, which has become a Copenhagen classic since it launched, is the Copenhagen fashion version of the classic Timberland boot: thick and durable, with a workwear-meets-hypebeast vibe.

Wood Wood shoes

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