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Brand profile
Nelson Made
Independent Melbourne footwear label making minimalist leather sandals, flats and boots in small, ethically produced batches.
MelbourneOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Nelson Made
Sandals came first, still lead
The label began in 2018 as a small capsule of bespoke sandals hand-cut in North Melbourne, and strappy leather sandals remain the core of a range that now includes mules, flats, loafers and boots.
Split between workshop and factory
Production runs in small batches, part in the in-house Melbourne workshop and part at a family-run, ethically accredited factory overseas.
Pared-back shapes, neutral colours only
Designs stay minimal and quiet in tone, with EU sizing across the range, so fit is worth checking if you usually buy AU or US shoe sizes.
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Brand facts
Nelson Made is an independent Melbourne footwear label founded in 2018 by shoemaker Jamie Nelson, starting with a small capsule of bespoke sandals hand-cut in a North Melbourne atelier. The range now covers strappy leather sandals, mules, flats, loafers and ankle boots in pared-back shapes and neutral tones, listed in EU sizing. Shoes are produced in small batches, split between the in-house Melbourne workshop and a family-run, ethically accredited factory abroad. Stockists include David Jones and The Iconic alongside its own online store.
- Founded
- 2018
- Origin
- Melbourne, Australia
- Made in
- Australia
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury