Exploring German shoe brands
Hanwag’s hiking boots, Trippen’s distinctive designs and The White Ribbon’s ballet flats show how varied German footwear can be. Their production locations vary too: some brands make shoes in Germany, while others work with workshops and factories elsewhere in Europe.
To help you find what you are looking for, I have separated the brands into two groups. First are those making some or all of their footwear in Germany, followed by German brands whose shoes are made entirely in other European countries. Each listing gives you production locations and a guide price range, with a link to the full profile for more on materials and the business behind the shoes.
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German brands making shoes in Germany
These brands make some or all of their footwear in Germany. Where production spans several countries, check the individual product details to find a pair made in Germany.
Doghammer
For women, men & children Made in Germany and Portugal up to 200€
Rosenheim footwear brand with barefoot and outdoor shoes made in Portugal using cork, wool and leather, plus custom sandals made in its own German workshop.
Trippen
For women & men Made in Germany 200€ to 400€
Berlin shoemaker founded in 1991, making avant-garde shoes at its own factory in Zehdenick, Germany, with an in-house repair and resoling service.
HAIX
Unisex Made in Croatia, Germany, Italy and more up to 200€
German family shoemaker founded in 1948, making safety shoes, firefighter and police boots, and outdoor footwear in Europe.
Unützer
For women & men Made in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom 400€ to 800€
Munich footwear brand for women and men, with women’s ballet flats, loafers, pumps and boots handcrafted at its own factory in Veneto, Italy.
Hanwag
For women & men Made in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany and more 200€ to 400€
Bavarian bootmaker founded in 1921, making hiking and mountain footwear in Europe, with wide and narrow fits and many models that can be resoled.
German brands making shoes elsewhere in Europe
These brands are based in Germany and have their footwear made in other European countries, from Portugal and Italy to Hungary and Greece.
Fernando Berlin
For women & men Made in Portugal 400€ to 800€
Berlin brand for leather boots and gloves made in Portugal, with knee-high and over-the-knee boots also available made to measure.
Werner 1911
For women & men Made in Romania and Slovakia 200€ to 400€
German family footwear brand founded in 1911, making shoes in Romania and Slovakia with vegetable-tanned, chrome-free leather from a German tannery.
BLUSUN
For women & men Made in Portugal up to 200€
German barefoot shoe brand making sneakers and boots in family-run factories in Portugal, with both leather and vegan options.
The White Ribbon
For women Made in Hungary up to 200€
Berlin footwear brand with bridal and everyday ballet flats handmade in small batches in Budapest, using mostly surplus leather and fabric.
VOR
Unisex Made in Portugal 200€ to 400€
Munich sneaker brand making minimalist leather designs in Portugal, with clean shapes, understated branding and signature soft calfskin.
PAUL EYS
For women & men Made in Portugal up to 200€
German sneaker brand founded in 2019, making minimalist shoes in northern Portugal, including suede sneakers and vegan styles using a leather alternative made with wine-production waste.
Ella & Witt
Unisex Made in Portugal up to 200€
German vegan footwear brand making sneakers, Chelsea boots and slides in Portugal, with corn-based leather alternatives and components made in Europe.
Aeyde
For women Made in Italy 400€ to 800€
Berlin-based footwear and accessories brand known for minimalist design, with shoes handmade in family-run factories in Tuscany, Italy.
AMAATA
For women Made in Greece 400€ to 800€
German shoe and bag label with Greek roots, working with family-owned businesses in Greece to make its collections by hand.
Copenhagen Studios
For women & men Made in Italy and Portugal up to 200€
German footwear and accessories brand founded in 2017, with shoes designed in Copenhagen, made in Portugal and Italy and finished by hand.
You can explore beyond German brands in the European shoe guide with over 100 brands. If you already have a budget, material or fit in mind, use the brand directory to find brands that match.
