Spatio Sets Up a One-Stop Shop for Marikina-Made Shoes

Spatio at OPUS Mall has opened Shoe Avenue, a dedicated space where shoppers can discover eight Marikina footwear brands all in one place.

Created in partnership with Zapateria, the Philippines’ first creative hub for footwear design, the new concept space brings together established names and emerging labels from the country's shoe capital. The selection offers a range of styles— from classic leather dress shoes and everyday flats to handwoven mules, statement accessories, and children’s sneakers.

Now home to eight Marikina-based brands, the lineup reflects the range of footwear born in the shoe capital, a testament to the city’s generations-old shoemaking expertise and its capacity to embrace newer designs and materials.

Shoe Avenue takes its name from the actual Shoe Avenue in Marikina City, a street once known for its concentration of shoe shops and workshops. The locale helped shape Marikina’s reputation as the Philippines’ Shoe Capital—a legacy that continues through the brands housed in Spatio’s new space.

The concept emerged from conversations between Spatio and Zapateria about how to bring Marikina’s shoemaking community closer to a wider audience. For Spatio, it also fits into its larger effort to position Filipino brands alongside international names.

To date, the department store carries more than 300 local brands across its three floors at Opus Mall in Quezon City.

“We believe local brands have the quality and appeal to stand alongside the best international names,” says Martin De Leon, Deputy General Manager of Spatio. “Shoe Avenue gives Marikina’s shoemakers a proper stage and gives shoppers footwear with real stories, real hands, and real heritage behind every pair.”

With five generations of shoemaking in the Sta. Ana family, Zapateria brings its long-standing Marikina craftsmanship to Shoe Avenue. The co-creation studio offers its own designs alongside pieces developed through mentorships, brand partnerships, and collaborations.

Founded in 2024, Alunsinag puts a contemporary spin on classic footwear, working with Marikina artisans to create comfortable and versatile footwear.

Launched in 2025, HAYO approaches footwear through Filipino identity and everyday experiences. Its playful designs balance comfort and function with details rooted in storytelling.

Posh Pocket specializes in easy-to-wear ballerinas and foldable flats handcrafted by Marikina artisans.

Bucroe has been making shoes since 1978, evolving from a mass-production shoemaker into a bespoke house specializing in custom-fit leather footwear.

For a dose of color, Bida Loca offers handcrafted accessories alongside everyday leather pieces. The brand is best known for its signature Bobbles, while its bags and sandals bring the same playful sensibility to everyday dressing.

Charis champions Filipino weaving through its footwear. Its silhouettes begin with material woven on Filipino handlooms before being shaped by Marikina shoemakers.

WUMWUM creates locally made footwear for children. Designed with movement and comfort in mind, its sneakers feature a roomy ergonomic fit, lightweight flexibility, and a simple two-strap construction, with each pair produced in small batches.

Shoe Avenue is now open at the 2nd floor of Spatio at Opus Mall, Bridgetowne Destination Estate, Quezon City.