Trust your feeling — ara Shoes Neon-Schriftzug
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Trust your feeling.

Four pillars, one promise: ara delivers reliably, reacts flexibly, supports you in marketing and reimagines partnership.

With our new collection structure Good. Better. Best. we also give you clear orientation for your order. Three coordinated assortment levels let you target different customer groups and price points — from attractive entry-level products, through high-selling bestsellers, right up to premium impulses.

Get to know us — and fall in love with what a true partnership feels like.

ara Shoes headquarters in North Rhine-Westphalia
About us · Since 1949

Comfort begins long before you
slip on our shoes.

ara Shoes — rooted in North Rhine-Westphalia, worn in more than 50 countries worldwide. For over 75 years we've stood as a family business for quality, responsibility and honest comfort. Together with more than 2,220 employees and long-standing, often family-run partners we develop shoes that are crafted with care and regularly tested by independent experts.

For us, comfort doesn't begin when you put on the shoes — it begins with trust in materials, craftsmanship and values. That's exactly where what makes ara comes from: modern design, tangible quality and a genuine feeling of comfort — step by step.

ara — Trust your feeling.
Because it knows your path.

GOOD. BETTER. BEST.
The right answer for every customer.

01
Good

The attractive entry into the ara brand.

Price-conscious models with reliable quality and familiar ara comfort create foot traffic and appeal to new customer groups.

02
Better

More comfort. More performance on the sales floor.

High-volume best-sellers combine an attractive price level with noticeably higher comfort and convincing quality — the strong heart of the assortment.

03
Best

Tangibly special. Visibly premium.

Premium quality, distinctive materials and fashion impulses create products with strong presence — for a high-end assortment and a convincing brand statement.

ara – Your strong partner

What defines us
as a brand.

Order easily. Replenish reliably. Sell better.
A reliable partnership with clear concepts, high availability through our NOS & replenishment program, and noticeable everyday relief thanks to digital processes.

Collection

  • Strong NOS program — bestsellers orderable 24/7
  • Seasonal replenishment program for continuous impulses at POS
  • Occasion- & theme-based collections for your individual positioning
  • Comfort at the brand core — in every season, every model

Marketing

  • 360° marketing concept for all your channels
  • Content program for e-com & social media — premium photos & videos
  • Social media content — ready-to-post for your channels
  • High-impact POS campaigns & premium materials
  • Seasonal campaigns with a clear message
  • Central distribution via media library & Fashion Cloud

Service

  • Regular updates on trends & bestsellers
  • B2B shop 24/7 with real-time data & availability
  • EDI & ELViS interfaces for automated data flow
  • Direct connection to your ERP system
  • Personal & approachable support from our field & office sales team
  • Digital product & sales training for your team

Trade Programs

  • Strong tailored trade programs for every type
  • ara Partner Program
  • Innovative & proven operator model
  • Individual textile retail program
AL Edition campaign — ara Shoes

Remarkably different.

“For women who know what they want.”

Our AL Edition combines selected leathers, exceptional craftsmanship and a clear, modern aesthetic. Every model exudes calm, quality and love for detail — creating a product experience that goes well beyond first sight.

More value for your sales floor.

For you as a retailer, the AL Edition brings a strong premium impulse to your assortment. It creates clear differentiation, opens up attractive price points and delivers convincing arguments for consultation, presentation and sales. Quality becomes not only visible but purposefully translates into added value for your customers and your turnover.

Browse & discover

Explore
more.

Digital · Interaktiv · Fullscreen
01 · Keystyles Lookbook

The current
Keystyle guide.

Your compass for the season — curated highlights, clear recommendations and expressive products, ready to bring straight to your sales floor.

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02 · Replenishment Program

Always available.
Ready to reorder.

Best-sellers, basics and trend models 24/7 — reliably available, quickly reorderable and ready for your customers.

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COMFORT? STYLE? BOTH!

Comfort that keeps up. Style that just fits. ara combines modern design with a feeling of lightness, confidence and true wellbeing. Soft materials, thought-through fits and noticeable cushioning make every step feel good — from first slip-on to the end of the day. For women who go their own way and want shoes that can do just as much as their everyday life.

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SOCIAL · LINKEDIN

Stay connected
with ara.

ara Shoes team in North Rhine-Westphalia
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More than news. On LinkedIn, discover current campaigns, exclusive insights and stories straight from the heart of our brand. Follow us and become part of a growing community of retail partners, industry professionals and shoe enthusiasts.

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