WHO WE ARE

“ We walk with pride since 1894”

The Bata Group is a world leader in the production and marketing of footwear. Founded in 1894 by Thomas Bata, our company operates capillarly in over 70 countries on 5 continents through subsidiaries owned by the Bata family and a network of approximately 5,800 stores serving more than one million customers per day. In Italy, we are a leading company with more than 240 direct and franchised stores and the online shop bata.com.

A style for all

When it comes to footwear, Bata satisfies all your wishes. We have shoes for every customer and occasion: Classic, Formal, Casual, Sport, Outdoor.

We add value and innovation to your every step

Our passion for shoes is expressed in the care with which we design, produce and distribute them around the world, and it’s the same passion that drives us to constantly innovate. Some Bata shoes have become not only iconic, but also a global phenomenon. One of the first was the BATOVKA, a pioneering combination of leather and fabric, comfortable, elegant and durable. Then came the tennis shoe Bata, a sneaker with rubber toe, one of the best-selling shoes of all time. Many of our famous collaborations, including the AUTEUIL model by John Wooden "Wilson by Bata", with sports manufacturer Wilson Corp. and legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

Comfort and style go together

Our shoes are created to offer maximum comfort, but not only. Fashionable, comfortable and at an affordable price, you will find them in the main world cities, from Milan to Nairobi, from La Paz to Singapore, as well as near your home, thanks to our capillary presence.

We walk for a better future

We have never been driven solely by numbers. We have always believed in inclusive business growth that involves the well-being of the communities in which we operate. Our consumers are increasingly aware of the choices we make and how those choices shape our world. We believe it is our duty to act as global citizens and use our brand to create a better future. That is why we pursue an integrated strategy based on three fundamental and equally important pillars: planet, people, profit.

Our brands and activities

We have a portfolio company with more than 20 brands and labels, such as Bata, North Star, Power, Bubblegummers and Weinbrenner.

“Since 1894, Bata set out to ‘Shoe the World’. This led us to where we are now: Always going the Extra Mile.”