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Welcome to HAIX®: 100% Made in Europe... Guaranteed!

Who We Are: Tradition and Innovation

HAIX® (pronounced “hikes”) is a family-owned footwear manufacturer trusted by thousands of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, law enforcement officers, foresters and arborists, safety workers and more. We started small. In 1948, Bavarian shoemaker Xaver Haimerl began making hiking and work boots. His son, Ewald Haimerl, developed the area’s first leather fire boot in 1992. Today, we hand-craft over 1 million pairs of shoes annually and we are proud to sell them to dealers, distributors, and directly to individuals around the globe.

Our US office was established in 2003 and serves the United States and Canada. We have produced outstanding footwear since 1948. We are best known for our fire and EMS products, but we also offer a wide range of law enforcement, forestry, and safety footwear.

Our mission has always been to make the best specialized footwear on the market. Period. From forestry boots to tactical boots, we offer the industry's most innovative and thoughtfully designed products. We aim to create protective, comfortable footwear at a good price-to-performance ratio—boots that stand up to years of use under the most rigorous conditions. The safety of our customers is our top priority.

What We Do: The HAIX® Advantage

Quality, Craftsmanship and Care. These are the HAIX® hallmarks. Our products are German engineered for high-level performance. 100% of our materials are sourced in Europe. 100% of our boots are assembled in Europe. No shortcuts. No compromises. HAIX® footwear is manufactured to the highest standards and backed by the best customer service in the industry.

Contact Us

We are proud to provide the highest quality products in North America and around the world. If you are looking for the best boot for your job at hand, you have come to the right place. Contact us to learn more: 866-344-4249.

QUALITY. HAIX® has partnered with Heinen Leather, a family-owned German tannery operating since 1891. We use bullhide leather for added thickness, natural water-resistance, and high durability. We partner with leading brands such as GORE-TEX® and Vibram®, so our boots meet your demands.

CRAFTSMANSHIP. The leather is only as good as the hands that stitch it together. Skilled craftspeople make and inspect every boot that bears the HAIX® name. The only corners we cut are made of leather.

CRAFTSMANSHIP. The leather is only as good as the hands that stitch it together. Skilled craftspeople make and inspect every boot that bears the HAIX® name. The only corners we cut are made of leather.

QUALITY. HAIX® has partnered with Heinen Leather, a family-owned German tannery operating since 1891. We use bullhide leather for added thickness, natural water-resistance, and high durability. We partner with leading brands such as GORE-TEX® and Vibram®, so our boots meet your demands.

CRAFTSMANSHIP. The leather is only as good as the hands that stitch it together. Skilled craftspeople make and inspect every boot that bears the HAIX® name. The only corners we cut are made of leather.

CRAFTSMANSHIP. The leather is only as good as the hands that stitch it together. Skilled craftspeople make and inspect every boot that bears the HAIX® name. The only corners we cut are made of leather.