Winson Shoemaker

Emil Rahmana Putra founded Winson Shoemaker in 2014 during his studies in Informatics Engineering at a university in Bandung. He began selling leather shoes to help cover his rent and tuition.

Winson Shoemaker first produced casual work boots. As similar footwear became common in Indonesia, the brand shifted to traditional dress shoes and adopted hand-welted construction methods.

The name "Winson" combines "Win" from Emil's father Zarwin, who is a tailor known as Mr. Win, and "son," reflecting the family connection.

Winson Shoemaker operates from a workshop in Bandung with a team of four, including Emil Rahmana Putra. The workshop team handles tasks such as pattern making, clicking, and closing.

The company does not have a website and processes orders by email, enabling detailed discussions with clients. Winson Shoemaker uses Instagram as an online gallery to showcase its footwear.

Winson Shoemaker uses hand-welted construction in its shoes. The brand sources upper leather from the Annonay and Ilcea tanneries and uses JR soles. Supplies and some tools come from Japan, while other tools are produced within the workshop.

Winson Shoemaker produces dress shoes and boots, including models such as the "Gatoraide" oxford that features a gradient alligator leather facing.

The company partners with retailers like Tanaka Jukkaten to make exclusive models, such as the Long Wing Tip, which blends dress shoe style with elements found in work boots.

Winson Shoemaker operates a sister brand called Midas Bootmaker. Midas Bootmaker specializes in casual boots.