Let's walk together

Originally, Bata set out to ‘Shoe the World’. This led us to where we are now: The No.1 global footwear company and an international fashion icon.

1894

Our story began in 1894 in a small town called Zlin, in the Czechoslovakia.The siblings Tomas, Anna and Antonin Bata founded the T.& A. Bata Shoe Company with $320 inherited from their mother. With over 300 years of family history in shoemaking, the reputation for quality and know-how of the Bata name helped propel the company’s start-up.

Being the ninth generation of shoemakers, they introduced innovation which brought about the “Batovka”, a high quality, mass-manufactured, affordable shoe for working people. The Bata legacy had just begun.

1931

BATA started building its name in the then Malaya when the first store opened at Capitol Building, Singapore on August, 1931. Tomas Bata established Bata Shoe Company Limited to carry on the business as manufacturers, distributors and marketers of footwear.

Today, Bata has grown to be a leading footwear manufacturer in Singapore and operates a retail chain of more than 40 stores. Home to BATA Asia Pacific and Africa operations, the Singapore office manages close to 3,000 outlets in the region.

Our Presence

BATA’s reach may be worldwide, but our presence is local.

International Structure

Our novel international manufacturing structure allows Bata facilities around the globe to respond to the unique needs and wants of local customers.

Having Local Pride

As a result, we are honoured to be a ‘local’ company in Singapore and have over 40 outlets here.

Bata serves a million customers each day with a business model based on quality and accessibility for all.

From environmentally conscious shoes to high-tech heels, Bata’s strategic innovation and production is led by a diverse group of real people.

Life natural technology

Life Natural is a new plant based (natural) technology that helps kill 99% of the bacteria and germs and thereby controls the bad odors in shoes.

Bata 3D Energy

Bata 3D Energy brings urban comfort everyday all day, and puts a spring in your step when walking.

Lifesole by ortholite

While an Ortholite sole may be available with other brands as well, they have created ‘Lifesole’ EXCLUSIVELY for Bata. Bata’s Lifesole technology ensures that our customers get 50% more comfort in every step while promising them a long lasting cushioning

Bata Children's Program Foundation

Bata made a commitment to donate 1 million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families as a gesture of solidarity to the courageous frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re proud to announce that this goal has not only been reached, but exceeded! To date, we have donated 1,007,752 pairs of shoes in more than 15 countries across all of our five regions.

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Bata made a commitment to donate 1 million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families as a gesture of solidarity to the courageous frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re proud to announce that this goal has not only been reached, but exceeded! To date, we have donated 1,007,752 pairs of shoes in more than 15 countries across all of our five regions.

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Bata made a commitment to donate 1 million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families as a gesture of solidarity to the courageous frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re proud to announce that this goal has not only been reached, but exceeded! To date, we have donated 1,007,752 pairs of shoes in more than 15 countries across all of our five regions.

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