MISSION

Kailia Footwear was born out of a need for stylish and well-made eco-shoes for the modern woman.

Designer Nancy Dong designs from her office in Bologna, Italy. She posseses the practicality of the Americans, with a keen eye for all things beautiful, adopted from living in France and Italy.

Today most shoes are made with disregard not only to the environment and animals, but the very people who make them as well.  We believe that there is a better way to do business and create fabulous shoes for women.  Our exceptionally Italian designed collections are truly ecological, sustainable, 100% animal/cruelty free,  Defining ourselves as stylish luxury for the Eco-Conscious, we believe you can Look Good, Feel Good and Be Great!  

Our products are hand-made in small European family owned factories, where workers are paid fair wages and all processes are strictly controlled. Components are certified in writing upon request.    Our factories use a manufacturing process that utilizes water-based glues and polyurethane soles rather than the more toxic vinyl and PVC.  The veg dyed lining’s are made with organic linen/cotton, and other breathable materials.   Pre-consumer recycled footboards and luxurious cruelty-free uppers offer the perfect pedigree to these delectable gifts for the feet.

Kailia Footwear is distributed in both fashion and eco-boutiques in Europe and the USA.

Since November 2008, Kailia has launched a sister brand called DoNi- Gift of Love.  This brand is a collaboration with a fellow vegetarian designer Carlotta Fiorini of Italy. The beautifully styled ballerina flats with a flexible sole,  soft and supple animal-free leathers with beautiful satin ribbon trim in various delicious colors. Conceived exclusively to help the numerous Non-Profit agencies who are in the frontline saving the animals and the environment. 

100% of the after-cost profits from on-line sales are donated to the participating non-profits.