Handcrafted African footwear

Walk with the stories of a continent.

Salman brings together the craft traditions of Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Uganda in shoes made to be worn every day.

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Nigerian Zimbabwean Ugandan
The collections

Three homelands, one craft.

Each collection is inspired by the patterns, textiles and streets of the country it is named after.

Nigerian

Indigo adire dyes and bold Lagos tailoring.

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Zimbabwean

Chevron motifs from the stone walls of Great Zimbabwe.

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Ugandan

Barkcloth textures and bright kitenge prints.

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Why Salman

Made slowly, worn for years.

Handcrafted

Every pair is cut, stitched and finished by hand by skilled artisans.

Honest materials

Full-grain leather, natural rubber and real textiles — no shortcuts.

All-day comfort

Cushioned footbeds and flexible soles made for real streets.

Salman, founder of the Salman brand
SalmanKampala, Uganda
Our founder
“I wanted the shoes I grew up admiring in Kampala to walk the whole world.”

Salman, Founder

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