Robert Clergerie Shoes

About Robert Clergerie...

In the southeast of France, in a small town of Romans, there is an attic room with a treasure of shoes. The personal archive of Robert Clergerie sits there including designs that have changed the basic lexicon of his business. Robert Clergerie shoes come in every shape and size imaginable! In 1981, Robert Clergerie started designing his own line. He set it off with the lace-up oxford, a man's shoe made for a woman. He then did his parallelogram heel in 1984, which was so widely imitated that it was known as the "Clergerie heel." 

Robert Clergerie focuses on uniqueness and comfort when designing. He continues to design architectural shaped heels in that look great and are easy to walk in! Robert Clergerie's oxford is famous and the accessory equivalent of the little black dress. 

Robert Clergerie shoes, Robert Clergerie boots and Robert Clergerie sandals are made using only the finest materials and manufacturing techniques. The stretch suedes and leathers conform to the body and feel as if you have nothing on! Each Robert Clergerie shoe, boot, sandal and pump embodies superior comfort and exquisite styling. It is because of this that Robert Clergerie shoes are sought after by women across the globe.

The ROBERT CLERGERIE Company (RC) started back in 1895 as a high-end shoe maker for men. RC is specialized in the making and distribution of ladies and men’s luxury shoes. RC sells circa 70% of its products outside France (30% Europe; 30% North America; 10% Rest of the World). Approximately 60% of the distribution is wholesale. The company currently owns 23 RC boutiques around the world. Recently, Mr. Robert Clergerie, who sold the company in the late nineties, bought the company back from financial investors and installed a new management team led by Jean-Louis Goni, the company’s CEO.

To be a luxury brand renowned globally as a symbol of French chic/lifestyle, which sets itself apart through creativity, style, and quality. In addition, to commercialize a set of high-end shoes complemented by accessories, for both womenand men. And to promote the “made in France” label as the cornerstone of the company’s know-how as well as its warranty for high quality.To focus on its market niche and be uncompromising on creative direction.

Robert Clergerie was born on 18 July 1934 in Paris, France. He started his career in 1970, joining the Group Charles Jourdan. After few years of collaboration with Mr Roland Jourdan, he decided to buy the Société Romanaise de la Chaussure, manufacturer of the brands UNIC and J.FENESTRIER.

In 1981, he launched the ROBERT CLERGERIE line for women taking his inspiration from the masculine universe of the company and its traditional culture. This new line knows an immediate success, in France and abroad. This period was followed by a strong international development of the company. In 1996, Robert Clergerie decides to leave for retirement but the trade virus pushes him to come back. Then, in December 2004, he repurchases the company that carries his name and decides to be involved again in the creation collection. In the shoes industry, the name of ROBERT CLERGERIE means simplicity, research of purity in design, but also the quality of fitting. In recognition of his contribution to the industry, Robert Clergerie was honoured 3 times by the Fashion Footwear Association with the price of The Best Designer of the year (87, 90 and 92).