meet julieta barcelona
Each pair of Julieta shoes is hand crafted and supervised by experienced artisans in Spain, one of the largest footwear-producing countries in Europe.
this is our
story
The guiding principle of Julieta is simple: there is no better luxury than comfort, especially when it comes to shoes. It started in 2015 when we decided to solve a long-standing problem. We set out to make a high heel as comfortable as it is beautiful—one with enough support, style and versatility to take any professional woman from the boardroom, to baggage claim and back again.
Each design is created with our professional insights as doctors, sculpted around the latest research in biometrics and crafted with the expertise of traditional Spanish shoemaking. Simply put, Julieta shoes make your every step feel and look good without compromise.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Husband and wife team Dr. Julie Thompson and Dr. Fernando Peña are the passion and promise behind JULIETA BARCELONA®.
DR. FERNANDO PEÑA
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Fernando Peña is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated his career to helping patients with foot and ankle problems walk pain free. His expertise in foot mechanics led to Julieta's innovative shoe base—one he developed based on the latest research in biometrics. Originally from Spain, his heritage and personal knowledge of traditional Spanish shoemaking is infused in every detail of the design.
dr. JULes THOMPSON
Dr. Julie Thompson is a liver doctor with an interest in fashion. After struggling to find a high heel with as much stamina as style, she and Fernando sought a solution. She has overseen every Julieta prototype along the way, tweaking every detail to perfection. The result? The most comfortable high heel on the market.
HAND CRAFTED IN SPAIN
Each pair of Julieta shoes is hand crafted and supervised by experienced artisans in Spain, one of the largest footwear-producing countries in Europe.
In the city of Barcelona, you will find Alejandro Aviles, a shoemaker with more than 35 years of experience. He started as a teenager, and his passion for crafting the highest quality shoes grew as he developed further expertise and connections in the community.
Now, Alejandro supervises every step of Julieta's manufacturing process, overseeing a team of artisans to ensure beautiful shoes according to the Spanish tradition. We hand select only the finest leathers and materials to make our heels and each pair is assembled with our custom insole to guarantee maximum comfort. With Julieta you can expect artisanal craftsmanship and timeless style to carry you through all your daily demands.
