About RIVAL Shoes
Who We Are
Founded in 2003 by Ricardo Leite, RIVAL Shoes began with a singular vision: to become the most reliable and innovative footwear partner in the industry. What started as a focused operation driven by passion and deep expertise has grown into a global enterprise with more than 850 dedicated professionals across seven offices on four continents.
Today, RIVAL stands as a vertically integrated footwear company offering a complete suite of services — from initial design and concept development through prototyping, sourcing, and full-scale manufacturing. This end-to-end approach allows us to maintain exceptional quality control at every stage and deliver seamless experiences for the world's leading fashion and footwear brands.
Our global footprint — spanning New York, São Paulo, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Addis Ababa, Porto, and Padua — positions us uniquely to serve clients wherever they operate, combining international reach with deep local knowledge in each market we serve. Every office is staffed with specialists who understand the nuances of their region's materials, craftsmanship traditions, and supply chains.
Over two decades, we have built lasting partnerships with some of the most recognized names in footwear and fashion. Our success is measured not just in the millions of pairs we produce each year, but in the trust our clients place in us season after season.
