Vida Shoes acquires Donald Pliner to expand its footwear portfolio

Vida Shoes International has acquired premium footwear brand Donald Pliner , including its intellectual property and related assets. The transaction closed on July 20, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Donald Pliner, founded in 1989, makes women's and men's footwear that blends design, comfort and premium craftsmanship. It sells through department stores, specialty retailers, digital partners and direct-to-consumer channels.

Vida plans to preserve Donald Pliner's identity and product assortment while investing in product development, materials, construction methods and digital commerce. It also intends to keep the brand's current retail relationships and selectively broaden distribution without weakening its premium positioning.

"Donald Pliner is an iconic brand with tremendous heritage, strong consumer recognition and significant growth potential," said Solomon Dabah, president of Vida Shoes International. He added that its "premium positioning and loyal customer base align perfectly with our expertise and long-term vision."

The acquisition reflects continued consolidation in footwear, as multi-brand operators build scale by absorbing established names. For Vida, adding Donald Pliner deepens its position in the fashion-comfort segment; for a brand that spent recent years rebuilding, it gains the infrastructure to chase growth.