2011
The Beginning
Born in Hampstead, London, Heel & Buckle begin its journey with a distinctly British identity and an appreciation for refined footwear.
Our Journey
From Heritage
to Evolution
The Journey
Six chapters.
One evolving story.
2017
A New Chapter
Heel & Buckle is acquired by DAR Group, beginning its next chapter in India.
2017–18
The Retail Chapter
Retail stores open in Mumbai, alongside Berleigh in New Delhi, our own multi-brand footwear destination, bringing Heel & Buckle together with a curated selection of international brands.
2019
Worn & Appreciated
Heel & Buckle gains growing recognition with personalities from Indian cinema and entertainment choosing and appreciating the brand.
2021
The Digital Journey
Heel & Buckle expands its digital footprint across leading platforms including Myntra, Tata CliQ, AJIO and Amazon, reaching customers across India.
2026
The Evolution
Heel & Buckle enters a more refined chapter focused on Belgian loafers, premium materials, considered craftsmanship and engineered comfort.
From Experience
to Expertise
to Expertise
From Experience
to Expertise
Our journey has taught us that a beautiful shoe earns attention. A comfortable shoe earns repeat wear. But a truly exceptional shoe needs both. That is why our next chapter is not simply about creating a new collection. It is about reconsidering every part of the shoe: where the leather comes from, how the sole is made, how the footbed feels, what happens beneath your foot, how the shoe ages and how it makes you feel every time you wear it.
Worn & Appreciated
Worn &
Appreciated
Over the years, Heel & Buckle has found its way into the wardrobes of personalities across Indian cinema and entertainment.
Chosen for occasions that matter.
Worn beyond them.
Worn beyond them.
From Stores
to Doors
to Doors
For Stores
to Your Doors
Before Heel & Buckle became a digital-first experience, customers discovered us in stores across Delhi and Mumbai. Those years taught us something invaluable: a shoe has to be experienced. The feel of the leather. The balance of the last. The way it sits on the foot. The first few steps. That philosophy continues today through our Privé Experience, bringing the Heel & Buckle experience directly to you.