Giesswein
Giesswein is an Austrian footwear and clothing brand founded in 1954 in Tirol by Walter and Elisabeth Giesswein. It is best known for boiled wool lodge shoes and houseshoes.
| Founded | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Walter and Elisabeth Giesswein |
| Origin | Tirol, Austria |
| Signature material | Boiled wool |
| Website | giesswein.com |
What is Giesswein?
Giesswein is an Austrian brand founded in 1954 by Walter and Elisabeth Giesswein in the mountains of Tirol. It began with sweaters and remains a family-owned business in Austria.
Products and positioning
The brand makes footwear and clothing for men, women and children. Its best-known products are boiled wool lodge shoes and houseshoes, including the Vent and Veitsch lodge styles and the Spital and Ammern houseshoes.
- Houseshoes in natural fibre, such as 100 per cent boiled wool
- Lodge shoes with a waterproof rubber outsole
- Removable footbeds made from natural materials
Houseshoes carry a slip-resistant latex outsole applied directly to the fabric.
Distribution
Giesswein USA has been the exclusive United States distributor since 2008, supplying retailers nationwide and selling direct through its own webstore.
Why it matters
Giesswein started out making sweaters in the Tyrolean mountains and later built its name on wool footwear. It shows how a regional wool tradition can become an international comfort footwear brand while staying under family ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Giesswein from?
Giesswein is an Austrian brand, founded in the mountains of Tirol.
What is Giesswein known for?
Giesswein is known for boiled wool lodge shoes and houseshoes, as well as footwear and clothing for men, women and children.