Fretz Men
Fretz Men is a Swiss family-owned maker of men's shoes, with development and production in Fahrwangen. The company describes its offering as first-class men's footwear made in Switzerland.
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Production site | Fahrwangen, Switzerland |
| Category | Men's shoes |
| Output | About 500,000 pairs a year |
| Employees | About 75 |
| Website | fretz-men.ch |
What is Fretz Men?
Fretz Men is a Swiss footwear company that concentrates on shoes for men. It describes itself as a long-standing family business and positions its collection as first-class men's footwear made in Switzerland.
Production
The company's centre for development and production is a manufacturing unit in Fahrwangen, Switzerland. According to the company, it produces about half a million pairs of shoes per year and employs around 75 people. Daniel Omlin is named as chief executive.
Products and positioning
Fretz Men focuses on a single category, men's shoes, rather than a broad fashion offer. Its Swiss manufacturing base is a central part of the story it tells: the shoes are developed and made within the same country in which the company is based.
Distribution
The company presents its collection on its own website, fretz-men.ch.
Why it matters
Fretz Men combines in-house development and production in Switzerland with an output of around half a million pairs a year, which makes it a notable example of Swiss shoemaking at industrial scale.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fretz Men from?
Fretz Men is a Swiss shoe company with its development and production unit in Fahrwangen, Switzerland.
What does Fretz Men sell?
Fretz Men makes men's shoes, which it describes as first-class men's footwear made in Switzerland.