Bata

Bata is a shoe company of Czech origin that is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Tomas Bata founded it in Zlin in 1894. Bata describes itself as one of the world's leading shoemakers, with more than 150 million pairs sold a year, a family-owned business and operations in more than 56 countries, according to a 2024 press release by Bata Brands SA. Bata designs, manufactures and retails its own footwear.

Features

• Footwear for the whole family: dress shoes, casual shoes, sneakers, sandals and boots.
• Key labels are Bata, Bata Comfit and Bata Red Label.
• Own design, manufacturing and retail.
• Online stores in many countries, plus a large network of company stores.

Things to know

Bata describes its positioning as stylish, comfort-enhanced and affordable shoes, so the focus is on everyday prices rather than on a premium segment.