Where tradition meets the modern wardrobe
Some shoes are made. Others are built — layer by layer, by hands that have done it for generations. In the south of Poland, in towns like Przemyśl and Nowy Targ, shoemaking isn't an industry so much as an inheritance, passed down through decades of quiet, exacting work.
It's a heritage that shaped two of the names behind Europe's most respected leather footwear: Kazar and Wojas. Both were founded in 1990, at a moment when Polish craftsmanship was stepping onto the wider European stage. More than thirty years later, they've become shorthand for a particular kind of quality — leather chosen for how it ages, construction built to last, and designs that lean on restraint rather than trend.
Kazar, born in Przemyśl, built its reputation on a more elevated, design-led sensibility — the kind of footwear that reads as quietly luxurious without announcing itself. Wojas, from the mountain town of Nowy Targ, draws on a shoemaking culture so deep-rooted that the region was known for it long before the brand existed. Different characters, same foundation: the belief that a good pair of shoes should feel considered, not disposable.
At Welora, this is the tradition we look to. We're not interested in fast fashion or throwaway footwear. We're drawn to the European workshops where shoes are still made to be worn, resoled, and lived in — the ones that get better with time.
Wear it with tailored trousers and a relaxed knit, or with denim when the day calls for something easier. Well-made leather doesn't ask for much. It just quietly does its job, season after season.
Curated for everyday life. Made in Europe.
Details
- Heritage: Polish leather shoemaking, Przemyśl & Nowy Targ
- Founded: Kazar (1990) · Wojas (1990)
- Known for: full-grain leather, traditional construction, timeless design
- Philosophy: quality over quantity, made to last
