Human journey from bare feet to highly expensive shoes making industries remind us that we evolved not only from fulfilling our primary need but the need to create, design, and inspire.
Pakistan has its own place when it comes to footwear industry, especially in making hand stitched / made shoes. Though our shoe industry has been into many changes since the strong presence of international brands in market, but still we proudly see compelling touch of our culture.
From Khussa to Peshawri Chappal, sandals to slipper, we have exceptional and unique variety of shoes in here. Pakistan produces best leather in the world and things do not end here. We make exceptional use of the leather and use it in making remarkable leather wares including shoes.
When we are out of home and busy in tough schedules, we not only miss our home but slippers too. They are comfortable, soft and light weight. Slippers, sometimes also referred as Chappal in Pakistan is often made of nylon. Most common style of slipper in Pakistan is Kanchi / Hawaii Chappal. Now people also carry it as a part of fashion to look cool and feel light, in this case leather and other materials are also used.
Did somebody just say Summer? It is safe to say, sandal is everyone's beloved footwear during summer in Pakistan. Not just a fashion choice but a comfort in warm season as they are open and airy. Sandal comes in many varieties from flat to slide and multi-strip sandal.
Leather sandals are considered comfortable and soft. Sandal are worn both as casual and formal wear in Pakistan.
When we have dress shoes first time in our feet we say thanks for two things. First, for turning professional, and secondly getting relief from same black school shoes.
Dress shoes are the symbol of grace and look, and come in many styles and decorative patterns. Professionals mostly shop for Oxford, Cap Toe shoes with laces or Plain Monk strap shoes. Loafer shoes are common among middle age people here in Pakistan.
Here at HOMETOWN, we are most proud of our handmade leather shoes. Also, we are one of the few company which still uses leather sole in shoes.
We still have desi touch in our life style. The comfort in desi life style can not be find any where else. It is among the most traditional footwear in Pakistan along Peshawri Chappal. Khussa comes in many colors and classic embroidery for men and women both. Khussa is mostly made of vegetable tanned-leather.
Some popular types of Khussa include Tillay Wala, Sitara / Moti Khussa, Slippers, Leather, Velvet Khussa and Plain Kussa.
Khussa are differentiated for their place of manufacturing and artistic craftsmanship like Multani Khussa, Wazirabadi, and Sheikhpura etc. People like to wear them with Sahlwar Kameez, Churidar dresses and nowadays youngsters carry them with jeans and pants. Khusus are popular for their adoption as casual wear in villages and wedding wear in cities.
Chappal is a widely worn traditional shoes in Pakistan. What originated from the cities of Peshawr and Charsadda, is now a well known footwear not only in Pakistan, but around South East Asia. Chappal which is still regular footwear among the men in small towns and villages, is also becoming popular in cities, especially on events like Mehndi and used with jeans.
Chappal is made in different materials, colour and textures, varies with season, taste and culture. Today Chappals in Pakistan are known for their regional origin, like Peshawri or Charsadda Chappal etc.
An interesting fact about Charsadda Chappal is that, its sole is carved out of tyre. Chappal is also known as Khairi in some areas of Pakistan.
Athletes don’t just play, they transfer energies, so do their athletic shoes. When it comes to athletic shoes, the city of Sialkot is considered one of the best manufacturers of athletic shoes. The city has several dozens manufacturing units, in every scale which makes athletic footwear like Racing Flat, Track or Running Shoes, and Football Shoes.
Pakistan is a sport lover nation, and in games like Cricket, Hockey, Football and Tennis these shoes are widely used.
Pakistan has its own place when it comes to footwear industry, especially in making hand stitched / made shoes. Though our shoe industry has been into many changes since the strong presence of international brands in market, but still we proudly see compelling touch of our culture.
From Khussa to Peshawri Chappal, sandals to slipper, we have exceptional and unique variety of shoes in here. Pakistan produces best leather in the world and things do not end here. We make exceptional use of the leather and use it in making remarkable leather wares including shoes.
Here are 8 most popular types of shoes in Pakistan:
1. SLIPPERS
When we are out of home and busy in tough schedules, we not only miss our home but slippers too. They are comfortable, soft and light weight. Slippers, sometimes also referred as Chappal in Pakistan is often made of nylon. Most common style of slipper in Pakistan is Kanchi / Hawaii Chappal. Now people also carry it as a part of fashion to look cool and feel light, in this case leather and other materials are also used.
2. SANDALS
Did somebody just say Summer? It is safe to say, sandal is everyone's beloved footwear during summer in Pakistan. Not just a fashion choice but a comfort in warm season as they are open and airy. Sandal comes in many varieties from flat to slide and multi-strip sandal.
Leather sandals are considered comfortable and soft. Sandal are worn both as casual and formal wear in Pakistan.
3. DRESS SHOES
When we have dress shoes first time in our feet we say thanks for two things. First, for turning professional, and secondly getting relief from same black school shoes.
Dress shoes are the symbol of grace and look, and come in many styles and decorative patterns. Professionals mostly shop for Oxford, Cap Toe shoes with laces or Plain Monk strap shoes. Loafer shoes are common among middle age people here in Pakistan.
Here at HOMETOWN, we are most proud of our handmade leather shoes. Also, we are one of the few company which still uses leather sole in shoes.
4. KHUSSA
We still have desi touch in our life style. The comfort in desi life style can not be find any where else. It is among the most traditional footwear in Pakistan along Peshawri Chappal. Khussa comes in many colors and classic embroidery for men and women both. Khussa is mostly made of vegetable tanned-leather.
Some popular types of Khussa include Tillay Wala, Sitara / Moti Khussa, Slippers, Leather, Velvet Khussa and Plain Kussa.
Khussa are differentiated for their place of manufacturing and artistic craftsmanship like Multani Khussa, Wazirabadi, and Sheikhpura etc. People like to wear them with Sahlwar Kameez, Churidar dresses and nowadays youngsters carry them with jeans and pants. Khusus are popular for their adoption as casual wear in villages and wedding wear in cities.
5. CHAPPAL
Chappal is a widely worn traditional shoes in Pakistan. What originated from the cities of Peshawr and Charsadda, is now a well known footwear not only in Pakistan, but around South East Asia. Chappal which is still regular footwear among the men in small towns and villages, is also becoming popular in cities, especially on events like Mehndi and used with jeans.
Chappal is made in different materials, colour and textures, varies with season, taste and culture. Today Chappals in Pakistan are known for their regional origin, like Peshawri or Charsadda Chappal etc.
An interesting fact about Charsadda Chappal is that, its sole is carved out of tyre. Chappal is also known as Khairi in some areas of Pakistan.
6. ATHLETIC SHOES
Athletes don’t just play, they transfer energies, so do their athletic shoes. When it comes to athletic shoes, the city of Sialkot is considered one of the best manufacturers of athletic shoes. The city has several dozens manufacturing units, in every scale which makes athletic footwear like Racing Flat, Track or Running Shoes, and Football Shoes.
Pakistan is a sport lover nation, and in games like Cricket, Hockey, Football and Tennis these shoes are widely used.
7. SNEAKERS
Visit any college or university and stare on the feet of students passing by, yes most of them are wearing sneakers. What originated as Athletic Shoes is now a leading fashion in shoes, again Sialkot and Karachi are the leading city to make Sneakers.
There is huge trend of wearing high top and low top sneakers as casual wear. Sneakers are made up of rubber sole and its upper is of canvas or leather. Young love to wear it because of its comfort, affordability, washable and durability.
8. BOOTS
Boots came into existence to use in tough conditions, this is why they are seen in military use, and in the bags or feet of riders, mountain climbers and hikers. Boots in Pakistan are used with Jeans, and especially the trend of long boots during winter is growing. Also, boots are used in sports played on horseback, like Polo.
In Pakistan, boots are made with material like leather, rubber sole and canvas.
John Wildsmith once famously said:
"You are either in your bed or in your shoes. so it pays to invest in both."
This is what comes what wonders in our minds and hearts when we stitch a shoes at HOMETOWN. If you're looking for a cultural footwear, or want to add some sophistication to your personality, consider going through our range of Leather Shoes and Chappals.
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