Estro, Kachorovska, IKOS, Leonchenko, and TUTO VZUTO made it to the top five in the shoe ranking of the Ukrainian Business Award 2026. Similar to women's handbag brands, they were evaluated based on assortment, service, and recognizability. This is reported by Ukrainian Business Award.
Top-5 Shoe Brands in Ukraine: 2026 Ranking Results
The research covered ten brands. The final positions were determined considering shoe selection, customer experience, website performance, search interest, and customer reviews.
1. Estro
Estro topped the ranking with a score of 26.43 points. The brand offers 18 types of footwear for men, women, and children, making its main advantage the selection for the entire family. According to UBA, Estro also leads in website traffic, with over 321 thousand visits per month, and in review ratings.
2. Kachorovska
Kachorovska took second place with 17.08 points. The catalog features 15 types of footwear, and the history of production spans 69 years. Strengths include experience, recognizability, and a significant online audience: about 67.5 thousand visits per month. Kachorovska also topped the ranking of designer clothing brands.
3. IKOS
IKOS received 9.97 points and came in third. The brand has been in operation for 30 years and offers 12 types of footwear across two categories. Its advantages, according to the research, include long experience, variety of assortment, and high service ratings. For customer experience and website quality, IKOS received 9 points out of 10.
4. Leonchenko
Leonchenko ranked fourth with a score of 7.10 points. The brand offers 18 types of footwear, sharing the lead with Estro in terms of assortment width. Over nine years of operation, Leonchenko has developed two product categories. Main advantages in UBA's evaluation include maximum 10 points for website performance and 9 points for customer experience.
5. TUTO VZUTO
TUTO VZUTO rounded out the top five with a score of 6.93 points. The brand has been in business for 14 years and offers 12 types of footwear, focusing on one category of customers. For website and customer experience, it received 9 points. Service and ease of online shopping were also considered when evaluating sportswear brands in the UBA ranking.