Toni Pons the Brand – History & Craftmanship

Toni Pons Crafting shoes since 1946

We were born in the heart of the Mediterranean, a place of endless beaches, white villages and sunsets of a thousand colours.

What began as a small espadrille workshop in Osor (Girona) has become the leading global brand of this kind of footwear.

A PRODUCT WITH OVER 6,000 YEARS OF HISTORY

We have more than 75 years of experience making espadrilles in the Mediterranean, a land with a tradition of craftsmanship that continues to inspire us every day.

The oldest documented footwear in Europe was discovered in Spain. The espadrilles are over 6,000 years old. Toni Pons honours millennia of history and tradition, making the espadrilles entirely in Spain, with a handcrafted process that has many similarities with the original. For this reason, we are proud to announce that our espadrilles are the originals made in Spain.

We hand-sewn each pair of espadrilles to guarantee the highest quality. We incorporate the latest trends to show that comfort and style can go hand in hand.

The strong commitment to our society and our environment has been, is, and will be the brand’s personality.

For Toni Pons, being Mediterranean means having a firm commitment in 3 areas.

  1. The environment. Natural, plant-based and recycled materials are the protagonists of our catalogue.
  2. Society. We work closely with several non-profit organisations, supporting initiatives that have a real impact.
  3. Craftsmanship and products of origin. Our vocation is to keep alive a tradition of craftsmanship. We are the largest manufacturer of hand-sewn espadrilles in the world.

"A successful project can be, at the same time, a socially and environmentally responsible project, which makes it worthy of the community to which it belongs". Antoni Pons i Carós

TONI PONS' HISTORY

1946 The company was founded in a small village called Osor (Girona, Spain).

1991 Start of international expansion.

2016 Updating of the brand and opening of the first own shops in Spain.

2018 Launch of the new website and online shop.

2019 National and international expansion opening own shops and Toni Pons franchises.

2022 Record turnover for the company, positioning itself as a world leader in the manufacture of handmade espadrilles. Sales exceed one million espadrilles.

2023 The network of official Toni Pons shops exceeds 40 establishments