About Portina

Since 1977

Almost Five Decades of Portuguese Footwear Manufacturing

Founded in 1977 through a partnership between a Portuguese and a German partner.

Portina Fábrica de Calçado, Lda. was founded in 1977 through a partnership between a Portuguese and a German partner. This origin shaped the company’s identity from the beginning: Portuguese footwear know-how combined with process discipline and the quality standards associated with German engineering.

Almost five decades later, that same DNA continues to define the way Portina works.

Portina factory in the Lisbon area

Based in the Lisbon Area

Since it was founded, Portina has remained based in the Lisbon area, in the municipality of Sintra, Portugal — with production taking place at our factory, overlooking the Sintra mountains and the Pena Palace.

This location reflects an important part of the company’s identity: local roots, Portuguese manufacturing and an international standard of quality.

Second-Generation Continuity

Today, Portina is led by the second generation of the founding partners, continuing the same commitment: comfort, durability and responsibility, without compromising technical rigour or design.

Portina second generation continuity
Production and craftsmanship at Portina

Production & Craftsmanship

Portina currently has around 60 direct employees. Their experience, technical skill and manual know-how are central to the quality of every product manufactured.

The company believes that the quality of a product begins with the dignity and expertise of the people who make it. For this reason, Portina invests in continuous training, safe and fair working conditions and the recognition of craftsmanship as an essential part of high-quality footwear production.

International Presence

Working across around 30 markets, with a strong focus on Europe.

Over the years, the company has built long-term partnerships with brands, distributors and retailers in the footwear sector. This international presence reflects the trust placed in Portuguese manufacturing and in Portina’s ability to respond to demanding standards of comfort, quality and service.

Portina international presence in Europe

The People Behind Portina

Ricardo Silva

Ricardo Silva

CEO

Luís Duarte

Luís Duarte

Director Comercial

CFO

TBC

CFO

Natália Sousa

Natália Sousa

Marketing e Eventos

Design & Development

TBC

Design & Development

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