Catarina Martins comes to life in 2003 by the hands of Paulo Martins. Our motto "Life is too short to take a nap" reveals the need to be in constant inovation while paying close atention to details and providing a dynamic response to a fast paced market. The Catarina Martins signature is vintage but fresh, contemporary but bold. We created a signature of handwashed dyed leathers, giving a recognizable identity to our brand. Each pair of Catarina Martins has the seal "Shoes made in region of Oporto", paying homage to the traditionally hardworking people from the northern region of Portugal. Our supliers and fabrication process partners are handpicked by their decades of crafts experience and an eye for detail.