14 October 2026International edition
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14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Footwear

Dockers by Gerli

Germany

Dockers by Gerli is a German footwear brand run by Schuh Import-Export Gerli GmbH in Merzalben. It makes fashionable, sporty shoes for men, women and children.

Facts
OperatorSchuh Import-Export Gerli GmbH
Based inMerzalben, Germany
CategoryFootwear for men, women and children
Trade fairMICAM Milano 2025
Websitedockersbygerli.de
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
Wholesale

What is Dockers by Gerli?

Dockers by Gerli is a footwear brand operated by Schuh Import-Export Gerli GmbH, a company based in Merzalben in Germany. It makes fashionable, sporty shoes for men, women and children.

Products and positioning

The brand says it combines current trends with input from influencers, and it emphasises attention to detail. Its range is built around sporty footwear for the whole family.

  • Men's shoes
  • Women's shoes
  • Children's shoes

Sustainability

The brand runs a kids' collection in which it plants a tree for every unit sold, in collaboration with Eden Projects. It says the funds go towards tree planting and fair pay for workers.

Distribution

Dockers by Gerli presents its collections to the trade at international shoe fairs. It exhibited with the German pavilion at MICAM Milano Spring, together with the MIPEL accessories fair, in 2025, which positions it as a wholesale supplier to footwear retailers.

The family-wide range lets retailers stock one supplier for men's, women's and children's sporty footwear.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dockers by Gerli from?

Dockers by Gerli is a German brand operated by Schuh Import-Export Gerli GmbH in Merzalben.

What does Dockers by Gerli sell?

Dockers by Gerli sells fashionable, sporty shoes for men, women and children.

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