Berghen
Belgium
Berghen is a family-run Belgian footwear company founded in 1951 that makes mountain and hiking footwear. Its shoes are made in Europe and use Vibram soles and Berghen Tex membranes.
| Founded | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Ownership | Family-run, third and fourth generation |
| Production | Entirely in Europe |
| Components | Vibram soles, Berghen Tex membranes |
What is Berghen?
Berghen is a Belgian footwear company founded in 1951. It is family-run and now led by its third and fourth generations of entrepreneurs.
Products and positioning
The brand offers a broad catalogue covering nearly every family of mountain footwear. Features named in a trade article include:
- Vibram soles
- Berghen Tex membranes, which are 100 per cent polyester, water repellent and breathable
- Production entirely in Europe, with designs by Italian specialists
Distribution
Retailers such as Manufactum list Berghen hiking shoes, including a cow leather hiking shoe. The article used here does not describe its distribution channels or markets in detail.
Why it matters
Berghen is a long-standing example of a European family firm in technical footwear, where certified components such as Vibram soles and in-house membranes are used to compete with larger outdoor brands. The article describes the range as covering nearly every mountain footwear family.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Berghen from?
Berghen is a Belgian family-run footwear company founded in 1951.
What does Berghen make?
It makes mountain and hiking footwear with Vibram soles and Berghen Tex waterproof membranes.