Founded in 1902 and located on Wangfujing Street, Tong Sheng He is one of Beijing’s most renowned shops dedicated to manufacturing and selling shoes. Originally the line was limited to multiple-layer cloth shoes and hats. The first manager Mo Yinxuan came from Baodi, Hebei Province. At the opening of the shop, they received a couplet from Tie Liang, an official of the Qing Dynasty, “United, you’ll make it; those wearing it will get promotion and more fortune.” In Chinese, the three words “Tong Sheng He” were well blended into the couplet, meaning “work together in a kind manner and profits will pour in.”

In 1912, Tong Sheng He managed to establish itself at the most prosperous Guyi Street and became well-known for its authentic goods and considerate service. With a combination of innovation and traditional craftsmanship, the cloth shoes they produced met the needs of customers of all walks of life due to their selective materials, exquisite manufacture and trendy style. At that time, the dress and cloth shoes made by Tong Sheng He were in vogue nationwide. Thanks to the concerted efforts made during hard times by the five managers Li Xitao, Wang Zhifu, Zheng Yaoting, Mo Zelin, and Zhang Boheng, the business improved rapidly. By 1929, Tong Sheng He had expanded to four stores and widened the range to include leather shoes that were only made for the social celebrities, high-ranking officials and noble lords, turning into an undoubtedly professional shoe store with a front store and a back factory.

In the production process of Tong Sheng He hand-stitched leather sole shoes, each pair of shoes is subject to more than 100 procedures. Both the inner and outer soles of the leather shoes are made of natural cowhide. During the processing, they need to be firmly fixed with sticky rice glue before being stitched by an experienced craftsman stitch by stitch, and polished for a better look. That’s how a pair of hand-sewn leather shoes is made finally.

Today, Tong Sheng He has been carrying forward the fine traditions of the past while focusing on product quality and service. The hand-stitched fine leather shoes and traditional fine cloth shoes are all made of natural materials (leather, wool, cotton, hemp, etc.) with Tong Sheng He’s unique manual craftsmanship. Hence they are comfortable and absorbent while showing ethnic characteristics. With a pleasant appearance, the environmentally friendly shoes have remained popular in the market for many years as gifts for relatives and friends.

In order to promote the culture of a time-honored shop, hand-made leather shoes on site were launched to show the craftsmanship of Tong Sheng He. If there are no suitable shoes available to the customer, the craftsman in the store will make customized shoes for him or her. The shoes will be made well with new shoe lasts and patterns as scheduled according to the shape of the feet.

Store: Tong Sheng He

Tel.: 010-65251086

Address: No.90, Dongdan North Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing