Who owns Car Shoe?
Car Shoe is owned by Prada Group (Italy, HKEX: 1913), which has owned the brand since 2001.[1] Car Shoe was founded in 1963 in Italy and was independent until 2001.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Prada S.p.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1963–2001)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Milan
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1963
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
- Parent ticker
- HKEX: 1913
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Car Shoe
Car Shoe invented the driving moccasin in 1963, a soft shoe with rubber studs on the sole and heel designed for pedal feel. Prada acquired the brand in 2001 and it remains a small, specialised part of the group. The studs wrap around the heel because a driver's foot pivots on it, which is what distinguishes the design from an ordinary loafer.
Ownership timeline of Car Shoe
- 2001 – present Prada Group [1] reported
Where Car Shoe sits in Prada Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Car Shoe?
The parent company of Car Shoe is Prada Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Italy.
Is Car Shoe Italian?
Yes. Car Shoe originated in Italy in 1963 and its owner, Prada Group, is also headquartered in Italy.
Since when has Prada Group owned Car Shoe?
Prada Group has owned Car Shoe since 2001.
Who owned Car Shoe before Prada Group?
Car Shoe was an independent company from its founding in 1963 until Prada Group acquired it in 2001.
Is Car Shoe still owned by Prada Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Car Shoe is still owned by Prada Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Prada S.p.A. Annual Report 2025 — Prada S.p.A., Annual report, published 11 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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