Our story
Standing in front of my closet, I was negotiating the daily struggle of how much discomfort I was willing to accept. Would I pick my most comfortable pair of sneakers — the ones I'd still rip off the moment I got home — or endure real pain with every step in a pair of pointed toe flats or heels?
When I could no longer accept this compromise, I went searching for truly comfortable shoes. That's when I discovered barefoot shoes, and the idea that footwear should, in fact, be designed for the natural shape of a foot.
For the first time, I realized the problem wasn’t my feet. It was the shoes. The more I shared my experience, the more women told me they had the same struggle.
But comfort alone wasn't the whole answer. I still wanted the elevated, timeless pieces I'd always loved. Just built the right way.
And so I partnered with my husband Aaron, and together we created what I'd always been searching for — a brand built on a true marriage of elevated aesthetics and function. Designed to work together, not trade places.
-Kelly
HANDMADE IN PORTUGAL
Every pair of Marsolta sandals is made by hand in Felgueiras, a small town in northern Portugal where craft knowledge passes through generations.
Our production partner works under strict EU regulations ensuring high standards of workmanship, responsible working conditions, and regulated waste management.
All materials and components are hand-selected from trusted European suppliers in Portugal, Italy, and Spain, including leather sourced exclusively from Leather Working Group certified tanneries.
DESIGNED FOR REAL WEAR
Our shoes are designed to be the pair sitting at the front of your closet. The ones you reach for constantly, because you love the fit, feel, and style.
Each design is developed with longevity in mind. Constructed to last, styled to endure, and built around a true anatomical shape, so comfort is never the reason you leave them behind.
BAREFOOT PHILOSOPHY
Every Marsolta sandal is built on barefoot principles — flat from heel to toe, flexible, and shaped to let your toes feel free.