FIFTY YEARS OF HISTORY

The company was founded in Fornos, Santa Maria da Feira more than fifty years ago by a visionary- Joaquim José Heitor who with his awareness and perseverance successfully led the company through difficult years in the Portuguese footwear industry. Nowadays, the company management is mainly assured by the third generation of Heitor´s family.

The development of JJHeitor is based on a sustained growth model, triggering the most competitive advantages that the company has, especially regarding the scrupulous selection of raw materials, the finished product quality and in meeting of our customers’ deadlines One of our priorities is to ensure a strong and solid presence in the international market which means a permanent challenge due to the cultural diversity and the unceasing technological development.

JJHeitor is specialized in quality woman footwear aimed to exportation mainly, has a strong presence in the main international footwear events and a remarkable client portfolio.

A fundamental milestone in the company progress and the most recent challenge was the launch of it´s own brand – JJ Heitor Shoes in 2013. This project combines both an innovative design and a high quality manufacture.

JJheitorShoes is for urban women with an intense working life , but that don’t´give up the  sophistication and elegance in their daily activity.

The brand  is already  in several European countries, in Canadá and its Internationalization plan includes some emerging markets .