Orleans Shoe Co. — Our Own Brands
Jax & Bard and Vieux
Two lines we designed ourselves, here in New Orleans. Jax & Bard makes women's sandals and flats with real support built in. Vieux makes premium leather sneakers and loafers, made in Portugal.
Why we made our own
Made by Shoe Fitters
After more than 20 years fitting feet in this city, we knew what people couldn't find: a pretty sandal you can stand in all day, and a good-looking sneaker that feels like a comfort shoe. So we made them.
Jax & Bard
Women's sandals and flats that look like fashion shoes and support like comfort shoes. Sold only at Orleans Shoe Co.
- A deep heel cup that cradles and steadies your heel
- A contoured arch, not a flat footbed
- A metatarsal pad that takes pressure off the ball of your foot
- A leather-lined footbed over an EVA base
The styles: the Annalise II two-strap sandal, the Fern, our everyday sandal, the Freret, named for the Uptown street, the Ambitious in woven raffia, and the Joliet leather ballet flat, with a footbed that comes out for your own arch support.
Vieux
Premium leather sneakers and loafers, made in Portugal. Every Vieux is fully lined in leather, with a leather-covered cushioned footbed that comes out, so you can swap in your own orthotic.
For women
The Riverbend, a retro runner with a wave-cut side panel inspired by the bend of the Mississippi, and the Desoto, the same lines on a 1.25" platform. Shop women's Vieux
For men
The Orleans, our original lace-up sneaker in suede or waxed canvas, and the Bienville, a true moccasin loafer. Shop men's Vieux
Named for New Orleans
Most of our styles are named for streets and places in this city: Freret, Desoto, Orleans, Bienville, the Riverbend. Our last name, Piediscalzo, means "barefoot." That's the standard every pair has to meet.
Sizing
Both lines are made in European sizes. Each size option shows the US size too, and the Jax & Bard page has a full size chart. Not sure of yours? Call and we'll help you pick, or come get measured.
Come try a pair. Free fitting, no appointment, at Magazine Street · French Quarter · Metairie Road · Severn. Don't see your size? Call 504-910-2900 and we'll check stock across all four stores. In New Orleans since 2002. How we fit.
