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Meindl's history

Meindl’s history takes us back to 1683. Petrus Meindl was the first family shoemaker in Kirchanschoring, Bavaria, Southern Germany. Fast-forward over 300 years and Meindl now produce over 1 million pairs of boots and shoes from their same home in Germany each year. At the helm are Lukas and Lars Meindl, the eleventh generation of the Meindl family shoemakers.

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Far-Sighted Tradition

Meindl boots are globally trusted, from Mount Everest to city streets. Innovation is central, with waterproof GORE-TEX and terrain categorization pioneered by Alfons Meindl. Their German factory employs 200 expert shoemakers, ensuring quality through 200 production steps per boot.

Handcrafted Quality

Meindl combines handcrafted production with modern equipment, emphasizing quality over mass market appeal. Their high-quality products are supported by specialist retailers and a dedicated logistical center in Kirchanschoring. Meindl boots are trusted worldwide, whether you're in the mountains, city, or hiking, and have won numerous awards for their quality and innovation. They take pride in crafting boots you'll love as much as they love making them.