The Bally Shoes history goes back to the year of 1851. It was then that "Bally & Co" was founded by Carl Franz Bally together with his brother Fritz. Initially, they set up shoe manufacturing on the ground floor of the family house located in Schönenwerd in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. But later on, the business moved to the village. As early as 1854, Fritz Bally quitted and Carl Franz kept on manufacturing footwear under the name of "C.F. Bally".
Step by step, the business has been growing rapidly and now it is recognizable all over the world. In 1860s, Bally hired over 500 employees. The next step was to create the image of quality and reliable footwear company. And at last, it expanded the popularity out of Switzerland to Argentina, Uruguay, France, etc. As far as the United States are concerned, The Bally brand has boutiques all over the country.
As early as 1899, Carl Franz Bally died so his sons kept on the business. The family of Bally tries to maintain the control over the company but in 1907 the part of Bally shares was listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. But all the same, the brand keeps flourishing in spite of share selling, the Great Depression, World War II. But in the year of 2008 Bally International AG was sold to Labelux Group Inc.
With a century-long experience, Bally brand offer footwear known for first-rate quality, unbelievable comfort and fashionable design. Those who appreciate quality, choose Bally Shoes.
