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Forty years in footwear, with roots in Portuguese manufacture.

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About Us

Our Story
Absorv Live | Footwear Agency

Founded in 1986, AbsorvLive is a footwear agency specializing in finding the ideal footwear solutions for your brand. We combine industry knowledge with a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

The agency was created by Victor Neves, a professional with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and international production, bringing unmatched expertise and insight to every project.

At AbsorvLive, we are a team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing outstanding service and guidance throughout the entire process. Your success is our priority.

Our mission is to help brands discover the perfect footwear for their products, ensuring quality, style, and functionality are always aligned with their vision.


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Our Heritage

From the earliest workshop years to today's international partnerships, AbsorvLive has grown around the same idea: careful selection, hands-on knowledge, and respect for how footwear is really made.

01 1986

The agency takes shape

AbsorvLive is founded as a footwear agency in Portugal, built on practical manufacturing experience and a clear focus on helping brands find the right product.

Wooden shoe lasts in the workshop
02 Early years

Handmade from the start

The work begins at the bench: lasts, leather, and hand tools. That close contact with construction shaped how the brand still reads materials, fit, and finish today.

Hand lasting a leather shoe on a wooden last
03 Cross model

The Cross sneaker legacy

Among the early collections, the Cross model became a reference: a running silhouette with strong identity, built with the same attention to materials and construction.

Cross model sneaker from the AbsorvLive archive
04 Production depth

From workshop to wider manufacturing

As volumes and collections grew, the network expanded across Portuguese and European production, always grounded in technical knowledge of how shoes are built.

Wooden shoe lasts ready for production
05 Today

Footwear agency with a wider offer

The agency now supports brands across footwear and leather goods, combining sourcing, development, and quality oversight with the same hands-on standards established decades ago.

AbsorvLive workshop and production today
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Our Partners

APICCAPS
Portuguese Soul
Visit Portugal
Alohas
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Leather Goods

Beyond footwear

Alongside footwear, AbsorvLive now supports leather goods development and sourcing, applying the same construction-led eye to bags and accessories.

  • Pattern and prototype review
  • Material and hardware selection
  • Partner sourcing and quality oversight
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How do we work?

How We Work

We act as a bridge between brands and production, ensuring every project starts with clarity.


Partner Selection

We choose trusted manufacturers based on experience, quality, and reliability.


Quality Assurance

We monitor every stage of development to maintain high standards and precise execution.


Project Delivery

We coordinate production and delivery, making sure solutions are reliable and on time.


Green ballet flats
Mint green ballet flats
Strappy heeled sandal
Olive suede shoulder bag

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