Shoe Mate

Shoe Mate didn’t begin with a big showroom or a fancy office.

It began with a 17-year-old boy, a dream, and just 25,000 rupees.

In 1995, Salman Baig, a young teenager with extraordinary passion, stepped into the world of footwear with one belief:

“A man’s shoes should make him feel confident before he even speaks.”

With only a few pairs in hand and determination in his heart, he started selling shoes in the simplest way possible. No shop, no staff, no brand name — just hard work, honesty, and a vision to build something meaningful…