About Bryr

	San Francisco "Manufacturer of the Year" 2026 We are honored to have been awarded "Manufacturer of the Year" by SFMade and the Mayor’s office. Read more here about this award.
	The BRYR Story Bryr is a collection of handmade clogs inspired by the West Coast lifestyle. Our company was founded in 2012 in a Victorian flat in San Francisco. We’ve grown since then – we’re now based out of a studio in SF’s Dogpatch district – and BRYR clogs are worn and loved in every US state (plus 13 countries around the world…and counting). Each and every pair is still made by hand. using the strongest, most supple leathers; traditional European solid wood bases; and the genuine care required to make an object worth falling in love with The name Bryr (pronounced B·rye·r, like the old English word for a thorny thicket) means to care in Swedish. We believe whole-heartedly in the intrinsic value of well-made things. With a nod towards California’s design roots, we hope to bring a modern eye to classic craftsmanship.
	Traditional method, modern aesthetic We make clogs in the traditional handmade Scandinavian method, using beautiful leather, meticulous craftsmanship and solid wood bases. Since our beginnings, we have strived to make beautiful, long-lasting clogs that you’ll wear and treasure for years to come. Our leather is sourced from heritage tanneries, both in the US and Europe, who each take time and care to create the most beautiful and luxurious full grain leathers, nubucks and suedes. Our bases are carved out of solid wood, so they're both lightweight and sturdy.
	Our San Francisco Workshop Isobel made the first batch of BRYR clogs in 2012 in her Victorian flat in San Francisco. In 2015, we moved into our studio in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. As the BRYR community has grown, our team has, too. Now six of us pour our hearts into designing, making, packing, and shipping clogs every day. The process of making each pair of clogs takes about a week, and every pair is touched by just about every person in the studio. On most days, we have the music playing alongside the hum of the pneumatic cutting machine. Our small-batch model allows us to both keep our practices sustainable while experimenting with new styles and colors. Each pair of BRYR clogs will carry someone through their day with comfort, style and confidence. We don’t take that responsibility lightly.
	Our partners in Europe A few years ago, Isobel, our designer and founder, realized that there were things she wanted to bring into the world that we couldn’t make in our SF workshop. Believing that no design should be limited or compromised, she went in search of a new partner that shared our values of craft, sustainably and design, who had the rare expertise needed to bring new ideas to life. In the Spring of 2026 (after several false starts), she found a wonderful family-run business in the heart of Italy.This third generation clog factory has been making iconic footwear since the 1970’s and it shows. Their wealth of knowledge and know-how usher in a new era of BRYR design with our first collaboration set to launch in the Fall of 2026, with more in the works for 2027.
	About Isobel, Founder and Chief Clog Maker Born and raised in England, Isobel Schofield moved to the US as a teenager. In her 20’s, she moved to San Francisco, California. In the spring of 2012, after more than 15 years in the apparel industry, Isobel left her job as a Design Director at a major retailer in search of something more. She had a gut feeling that there was a better way to make better things and went on what she calls a ‘creative walk-about’. Isobel always had an urge to learn how to make shoes and following that path, she traveled from the coast of Spain to the mountains of Sedona and, finally, to build a studio in Northern California. After a year of learning, making and refining her craft, Isobel launched her line of women’s modern clogs and Bryr Studio was born. As a gay married woman, Isobel acknowledges those who came before her to pave the way for the rights she enjoys today, and also the continuing work that we still have ahead of us to safeguard LGBTQ+, women’s and minority rights so that everyone can live in a world that is safe and we can all thrive.
	Commitment to community Every year, we donate to local and national organizations that reflect our values and commitment to the community. We know that much more than money is needed right now to support, protect and be allies to people impacted by inequality in the US- especially those impacted by Covid-19, climate change, LGBTQ+, systematic racism and violence against BIPOC. We also acknowledge that we (and I, @isobel_bryr) are beginners in this work and we are not leaders in this area. We are here to learn and welcome feedback and input on how we can do better as a small business. You can see our ongoing contributions here and our community fundraisers here.