Made in Canada
Martino
In short
Yes, Martino makes its products in Canada, in Quebec City, QC. It makes waterproof winter boots, three-season boots, moccasins, slippers. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1956.
Martino is the boot brand of Auclair & Martineau, a Quebec City family shoemaker founded in 1956 by Henri Auclair and Jules Martineau. Every Martino boot, shoe, moccasin and slipper is made by hand in Quebec by the company's artisans at its plant in Saint-Émile, and the flagship boutique sits on rue du Petit-Champlain in Old Quebec.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Martino
- Parent company
- Auclair & Martineau Inc.
- Products
- Waterproof winter boots, three-season boots, moccasins, slippers
- Made in
- Quebec City, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Own boutique in Petit-Champlain, online and retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1956
- Website
- boutiquemartino.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- All Martino products are handmade in Quebec by the company's own artisans.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Martino: questions people ask
Where are Martino products made?
Martino makes its products in Quebec City, QC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Martino make?
Waterproof winter boots, three-season boots, moccasins, slippers. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Martino a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Martino is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Martino?
Own boutique in Petit-Champlain, online and retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Martino founded?
Martino was founded in 1956.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Martino?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
