Forget those ol ‘Choos, Louboutins and Blahniks – step into a pair of  Chanii B shoes designed by the internationally renowned Bath-based Chantal Pilon. Her fabulous handcrafted women’s shoes and boots will not only make you look and feel wonderful (yes please!) and reflect your own unique style, but they are also as comfortable as they are beautiful.

Inspired by her grandfather’s post-war work with Bata Shoe Company and her mother Ambra’s success as a leading retailer in Canada, Chantal left a prestigious role in the mainstream shoe industry over a decade ago, driven by her dissatisfaction with mass production’s neglect of women’s foot health and the industry’s compromise on quality, to create Chanii B, a luxury shoe brand devoted to superior materials and meticulous craftsmanship; the perfect blend of style and comfort.

With a personalised approach prioritising customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Chantal has transformed Chanii B from a modest startup into an internationally acclaimed luxury footwear brand. Named ‘Luxury Shoe Brand of the Year’ 2023 & 2024, their influence spans global markets and prestigious events like New York Fashion Week, where models were strutting down the runway in Chanii Bs earlier this year.

Chantal travels the world looking for ideas and inspiration, researching the latest trends (though she’s no slave to fashion), finding the finest leathers and materials and working with small, family-run factories in Portugal, to create a collection of shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers and accessories, that’s sexy, stylish, individual, a little edgy – rather like you?

Visit her gorgeous store in Bath’s Milsom Place or buy online.