For six decades ARA has been renowned for a wide variety of shoe fashions of the highest quality, combining attractive design with perfect fit. ARA is a German family owned company and has production sites and marketing facilities throughout the world.

ARA specialises in attractively styled shoes with many comfort features.

Throughout the journey towards being a leading EUROPEAN manufacturer,  ARA have always remained true to their quality principles. Whilst fashion changes, ARA shoe making prowess holds true. Together with trend spotters in the many cities around the world, every new collection reflects the wishes and expectations of our customers.

ARA has more than 4,000 employees that make their contribution to ensuring that lovers of fashionable shoes are able to trust in the well-known ARA quality.

An innovative new feature in ARA shoes is HighSoft construction, a combination of super smooth soft-leathers, highly flexible soles and padded innersoles to create an incredibly comfortable walking experience. This design recreates the comfort and feeling of sneakers and replicates this experience in the ARA court, sandals and ballet collections.