EKN Footwear
EKN Footwear is a footwear brand founded in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It makes sneakers, ankle boots and light sandals for women and men, produced mainly in Portugal.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Founded in | Frankfurt am Main |
| Product focus | Sneakers, boots and sandals |
| Production | Europe, mainly Portugal |
| Website | ekn-footwear.com |
What is EKN Footwear?
EKN Footwear is a German footwear label. The brand was founded in Frankfurt am Main, and its designs are developed there. It makes shoes for both women and men, with a focus on clear, urban design.
Products and positioning
The core of the range is the everyday sneaker. Alongside it, the brand offers:
- Ankle-high boots for cooler conditions
- Light sandals
- Models in leather as well as vegan alternatives made from recycled synthetic fibres and PET-based materials
Production takes place in Europe, mainly in Portugal, in cooperation with specialised factories. The brand has also presented a sneaker designed in Bangladesh and made in Portugal.
Distribution
EKN Footwear is stocked by outdoor and lifestyle retailers such as Bergfreunde, and by international fashion retailers including SSENSE.
Why it matters
EKN Footwear shows how a small German label can combine European production with a design-led sneaker offer, and give buyers a choice between leather and vegan constructions.
Frequently asked questions
Where is EKN Footwear from?
EKN Footwear was founded in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and its designs are developed there.
Where are EKN sneakers made?
EKN Footwear produces in Europe, mainly in Portugal, with specialised partner factories.