Marikina’s shoemaking industry is wearing out, but e-commerce offers hope

Marikina shoemakers were once the face of a thriving industry and cultural institution. Today, they’re struggling to make ends meet in a digital, post-pandemic wave. Workers are leaving in droves, and the old guard is slowly giving way to new, factory-made methods. We checked up on them to see how they’re doing.For more from the PumaPodcast team, find us on these platforms:FacebookInstagramTwitterTiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.