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Kow Hoo

Hong Kong handmade bespoke leather shoe brand established in 1928 in Shanghai.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

Kow Hoo is a handmade leather shoe brand founded in 1928 in Shanghai, initially making bespoke shoes for foreign high society, and relocated to Hong Kong in 1946. It maintains a bespoke tradition of one shoe last per person and offers shoe care and repair services.

History

Kow Hoo was founded in 1928 in Shanghai, initially making bespoke shoes for foreign high society, and relocated to Hong Kong in 1946. The brand moved from Wan Chai Hennessy Road to the Hilton Hotel, then to Central Prince's Building, maintaining the bespoke tradition of one shoe last per person, and is described as Hong Kong's longest-established handmade leather shoe brand.

Products and positioning

Handmade bespoke leather shoes with traditional craftsmanship.

  • Bespoke leather shoes

  • Chelsea boots

  • Crocodile leather shoes

  • Suede shoes

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