Jude the Brand
Emerging · $400-$700 · Portugal
Minimalist heels and mules with sculptural proportions, the peep-toe revival brand worn by every woman who knows.
Think: Modern minimalist footwear, sculptural.
The buy: the sculpted peep-toe mule
What to buy
the sculpted peep-toe mule
Categories
Occasions
Why Jude the Brand is worth it
Jude makes pared-back leather shoes with one sculptural twist, a curved heel or a rounded peep toe, that lifts the plainest outfit.
Every pair is made in Portugal from Italian and French leathers, often soft baby calf, nubuck or suede. The lines stay minimal and the interest lives in proportion: rounded peep toes, curved and pyramid-shaped heels, uppers in creased leather. It reads sensual rather than showy, and the shapes are built to be walked in, which is why the heels and mules go from day to night so easily.
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About Jude the Brand
Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova, both longtime shoe and accessories designers, founded Jude in 2024, naming it after the first letters of their first names.
They set out to make modern, minimal shoes with a sensual edge, and the label became known for peep-toe mules, curved heels and slim pumps, later adding a small line of envelope-shaped leather bags.
- Founded
- 2024
- Founded by
- Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova
- Based in
- Portugal
- Made in
- Portugal
- Made of
- Italian and French leathers, from baby calf and nubuck to suede
- Shipping
- Ships worldwide from Portugal by DHL Express (2-4 business days); US shipping is $25, and duties and taxes are paid at checkout, so nothing is due on delivery.
- Where to buy
- Jude the Brand's own site · Our Jude the Brand picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Sizes are Italian, 35 to 42 with half sizes. Many styles, like the Date mule, fit true to size, but some run narrow, so read each product's fit note; between sizes, the brand suggests going up.
- Comfort
The heels are built for wear: some pumps have a cushioned leather footbed and lining, and the brand's pyramid heel spreads your weight for better stability.
- Demand
Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid have all worn Jude. Bestsellers get restocked, and each product page lets you sign up for a restock alert.
- Shipping
US orders ship from Portugal by DHL Express in two to four business days for $25. Duties and taxes are paid at checkout, so nothing is due when the box arrives.
- Returns
Unworn shoes can go back within 14 days, so try them on a rug. Returns from the US cost $35 and exchanges are free. Duties aren't refunded, but US buyers can claim them back from customs.
What Jude the Brand is made of
- Natural
- 98%
- Plant-based
- 1%
- Synthetic
- 1%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 253 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Jude the Brand, answered
- What is Jude the Brand?
- Jude is a European footwear label making minimal leather mules, pumps, heels, flats and boots with sculptural details, plus a small line of leather bags.
- Is Jude the Brand a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for shoes that are simple but never plain: made in Portugal from Italian and French leathers, with curved heels, peep toes and half sizes, and worn by a long list of fashion names.
- Where is Jude the Brand from?
- Portugal, where its shoes are made and its business is registered.
- Who founded Jude the Brand?
- Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova founded it in 2024. The name joins the first letters of their first names.
- What are Jude shoes made of?
- Genuine leather from Italian and French tanneries, including baby calf, lamb, nubuck and suede, plus some python.
- Do Jude shoes run true to size?
- Many styles do, but some run narrow. Sizes are Italian with half sizes, and the brand suggests sizing up if you're between sizes.
- Does Jude the Brand ship to the US?
- Yes. DHL Express to the US costs $25 and takes two to four business days, with duties and taxes paid at checkout.
- Where can I buy Jude the Brand?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Jude the Brand picks.
- What is Jude the Brand made of?
- Across the 253 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 98% natural, 1% plant-based and 1% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Jude the Brand?
- If you like Jude the Brand, look at Dear Frances, Flattered, Zou Xou and Aeyde.