Ana Cristina Klein dreamt of becoming a shoe agent in Brazil since she was a child. Her father, Enio Klein, was a pioneer in the industry and immediately recognized his daughter’s passion for shoes. She spent her childhood surrounded by American and European importers, leather swatches, and samples, thriving under her father’s guidance and expertise. Her upbringing provided her an accomplished education in the footwear industry including the necessary skills and expertise needed to become successful in all her future endeavors.

In 2002, Ana Cristina founded New Frontier Shoes. The company represents numerous shoe manufacturers specializing in high end leather shoes and accessories. New Frontier’s passion for the beauty and creativity of Brazilian footwear is coupled with a well developed knowledge of fashion export. These key factors have enabled New Frontier to be an industry leader establishing Brazilian footwear at the forefront of the global marketplace.

In 2006, New Frontier Shoes created a consulting division to meet the needs of the Brazilian footwear industry, New Frontier Shoes Intelligence. The consulting division offers clients access to the passion and knowledge of Ana Cristina and her father, Enio, which has been gained from working over 40 years in the Brazilian footwear industry. Enio represents Brazil at the Leather Panel at UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and both are distinguished shoe agents as well as consultants for Abicalçados (www.abicalcados.com.br) and Assintecal (www.assintecal.org.br). New Frontier Shoes Intelligence is dedicated to creating new successful projects and establishing the Brazilian footwear industry as a leading global competitor.