Our processes and approach to footwear are not only based on superior product quality, but also on the sustainability that comes with choosing this process.
Diplomatic
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Diplomatic is a footwear brand handmade in Spain by artisans. Through our products, we aim to highlight the traditions and culture of our country, offering timeless products and pursuing the highest quality through our processes, materials, and service.
Founded in 2016 in Spain, Diplomatic was born with the purpose of elevating artisanal footwear through refined designs and a creative vision that embraces timeless elegance.
In our Madrid studio, designs take shape under a vision that combines technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity. Each piece is conceived with a refined and timeless style, enhanced by a creative vision that seeks to reinterpret the elegance of the essential. The harmony between form and functionality, as well as the visual lightness that characterizes our shoes, is only possible thanks to meticulous technical development and the mastery of design by our team.
We work exclusively with selected leathers from certified tanners in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany, recognized for their quality, sustainability, and tradition. These raw materials are transformed into pieces with organic shapes, meticulous finishes, and silhouettes that express a contemporary aesthetic without sacrificing their artisanal heritage.
Production is carried out entirely in Spanish artisan workshops specializing in footwear, where expertise is passed down from generation to generation, leaving each phase of the process in expert hands.
True to our values, at Diplomatic we focus on honest, authentic, and long-lasting products.
Diplomatic was founded under the direction of Rodrigo Fernández (Madrid, 1995) , with the aim of recovering the value of classic footwear from a contemporary perspective. With no family tradition in the sector or training in design, he began his career through observation and curiosity, visiting workshops, learning about materials, and understanding the processes from the inside out.
What began as a small experiment—an initial production run of twelve pairs—was the starting point for a project that has now established itself as a symbol of a new way of doing things: rigorous, conscious, and timeless. A brand born in Spain that embraces artisanal values in its most contemporary sense.
From his Madrid studio, Rodrigo directs every phase of the creative process with a discerning eye and commitment to every detail. Designs prioritize form, balance, and functionality; premium materials selected for their traceability and durability; and Spanish workshops where tradition is a way of working with time with respect.
Today, with its own points of sale and a growing digital channel, the brand is moving toward a new stage of growth and strategic expansion into Europe and Latin America.
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Precision, calm, character.
The essential takes time.
Every shoe has a story to tell, from its design to the person who wears it.
Our values
Craft
We honor the craft of Spanish craftsmanship, integrating traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation. Each design seeks to connect with the roots of contemporary sensibility. This craftsmanship lies not only in the superior quality of the product, but also in the sustainability that comes with choosing this process.
Tradition
The brand not only preserves tradition, but also evolves it. It values Spanish heritage in footwear making, but is also committed to adapting and reinterpreting it for the modern world. It celebrates Spain's cultural and local roots as a constant source of inspiration that permeates every design, texture, and detail.
Timelessness
In a world saturated with ephemeral products, we value a return to the essential, to what is truly meaningful. Each pair of shoes is a creation that transcends passing fashion, seeking what is lasting and authentic. A response to the contemporary desire to simplify life by focusing on products with meaning and purpose. Eliminating the dispensable, preserving what has value.
Identity
Every shoe has a story to tell, from its design to the person who wears it. We strive to create a shared narrative between the product and the consumer, turning this connection into a personal and unique experience. They are not just a pair of shoes, but a vehicle for meaningful experiences.
