About Us

🌞 About Us

Bringing Brazilian Comfort to Seychelles — One Step at a Time

We’re Samba Footwear, your official online retailer for Grendene in Seychelles — and proud to be the home of Ipanema and its vibrant sister brands.

For over a decade, we’ve made Ipanema a household name in Seychelles, offering stylish, eco-friendly, and affordable footwear that fits our island lifestyle. Whether you’re strolling the beach, heading to work, or lounging under a coconut tree — there’s a pair of Ipanemas for you.

🌍 A Global Brand, Island-Ready

Ipanema is worn and loved in over 90 countries and more than 62,000 stores worldwide. It’s the #1 Brazilian flip-flop brand, and we’re proud to bring that global sunshine right to your doorstep — literally!

🤝 Community Is Our Sole

We believe in more than just great sandals.
We proudly support and sponsor local talent, especially in beauty pageants, where winners become our brand ambassadors — spreading island pride with every step.

👑 Past highlights:

• Miss Regatta winners – 2016, 2017 & 2018

• Miss University Africa Tourism – 2021