Gabor is a German women's footwear brand founded in 1949 in Rosenheim, Bavaria. Over seventy-five years the brand has built a reputation on one thing above all else: fit. Gabor obsesses over the lasts (the wooden forms shoes are built around), the leather quality, and the way each style sits on the foot from the very first wear.
What customers consistently say about Gabor is that the shoes feel right out of the box. There's no painful breaking-in period. The leathers are supple from day one, the linings sit smoothly against the skin, and the toe boxes have enough room without feeling sloppy. Behind this is decades of refining the same lasts — Gabor isn't constantly reinventing fit, they're tuning what already works.
The collection spans casual loafers, smart court shoes, comfortable trainers, ankle boots, knee-high boots, sandals and slippers. Gabor doesn't chase fast fashion. Each season's range introduces a few new colours and details on existing silhouettes, with classic styles available in the same form year after year. If you find a Gabor shoe you love, it'll probably be available next year too.
Gabor sizing uses UK on our site. Most styles run true to size with one consistent quirk: the brand tends to fit slightly snug across the forefoot for the first hour of wear before softening. If you're an in-between size, going up half a size is generally safer than going down. Many styles come in G fitting (standard width) and a few in H (wider) — check the product description.
Care: most Gabor leather styles take well to regular conditioning. Avoid drying near direct heat. The brand uses high-quality leathers that age gracefully with proper care; many customers report wearing the same pair for 5+ years. Suede and nubuck Gabors benefit from a waterproofing spray applied when new and refreshed monthly during wet weather.
Cordners has been Northern Ireland's footwear specialist since 1937. Family-owned across three generations, we've built our reputation on three things: choosing the brands customers can trust, fitting shoes properly using trained staff and free in-store measuring, and standing behind every pair we sell. Our stores across Northern Ireland stock the widest range of footwear in the region, and our online store brings that same expertise to anyone in the UK and Ireland.
Every pair is sourced directly from the brand or its authorised UK distributor — what you order is 100% genuine and comes with the manufacturer's full warranty. Free 30-day returns means you can try at home with zero risk. If the size or style isn't right, send them back at our expense. Free standard UK delivery on orders over £75, with next-day delivery available on orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Click-and-collect from any Cordners store across Northern Ireland is free of charge, with stock typically ready within one working day. Need sizing advice? Visit any Cordners store for a free fitting from our trained team, or chat to us online during business hours.