78% matchVEJA
Sustainability-audited footwear, minimal earthy palette
What changes: Sneakers only, no leather boots or bags
Brand profile
Nisolo
Nashville leather footwear and accessories label, founded 2011, bought out of foreclosure in February 2025 by IRL Ventures and now in turnaround.
NashvilleOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Nisolo
Sourcing claims are the pitch
Nisolo built its name on fair-wage factories in Peru and Mexico, B Corp certification and Leather Working Group membership rather than on design novelty.
New owner, mid-turnaround
The company went into foreclosure in January 2025; its brand and IP were bought that February by Taryn Jones Laeben's IRL Ventures, now rebuilding wholesale and Mexican tannery supply.
Plain leather shoes, earthy neutrals
The core range is everyday boots, loafers, mules and huarache-style sandals, with bags and jewelry alongside, aimed at wearable rather than statement footwear.
How Nisolo fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most wearers find Nisolo footwear runs close to true to size, with leather that softens and molds after a short break-in period.
Tip: Order your normal shoe size; if between half sizes, sizing down often works for their leather styles that stretch with wear.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | true to size | regular width with moderate volume | Take your usual size; expect a short break-in as the leather softens, and consider sizing down if you fall between sizes since there are no half sizes in some runs. |
| Sandals & slides | true to size | regular to slightly narrow, lower volume | Order your normal size; the huarache-style leather will stretch and conform, so a snug initial fit is expected. |
| Dress shoes | true to size | regular width with standard instep | Stick with your usual size for loafers and mules; leather uppers loosen slightly after a few wears. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Nisolo fit questions
Does Nisolo run big or small?
Nisolo fits true to size. Order your normal shoe size; if between half sizes, sizing down often works for their leather styles that stretch with wear. Most wearers find Nisolo footwear runs close to true to size, with leather that softens and molds after a short break-in period.
How does Nisolo fit?
Most wearers find Nisolo footwear runs close to true to size, with leather that softens and molds after a short break-in period. Overall shape: medium width with standard volume.
How do Nisolo boots fit?
Nisolo boots fits true to size. Take your usual size; expect a short break-in as the leather softens, and consider sizing down if you fall between sizes since there are no half sizes in some runs. Shape: regular width with moderate volume.
How do Nisolo sandals & slides fit?
Nisolo sandals & slides fits true to size. Order your normal size; the huarache-style leather will stretch and conform, so a snug initial fit is expected. Shape: regular to slightly narrow, lower volume.
How do Nisolo dress shoes fit?
Nisolo dress shoes fits true to size. Stick with your usual size for loafers and mules; leather uppers loosen slightly after a few wears. Shape: regular width with standard instep.
Brand facts
Nisolo makes leather footwear, bags and jewelry, best known for everyday boots, loafers, mules and huarache-style sandals in earthy neutrals. Founded in Nashville in 2011 by Patrick Woodyard, it built its reputation on fair-wage production in Peru and Mexico, B Corp certification and Leather Working Group membership. Carrying heavy debt, the company went into foreclosure in January 2025; its brand and IP were bought that February by Taryn Jones Laeben's IRL Ventures, operating as Project Bound Inc. Laeben now runs a turnaround, sourcing from Mexican tanneries and rebuilding wholesale.
- Founded
- 2011
- Origin
- Nashville, United States
- Made in
- Peru
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy