Hartjes
Hartjes is an Austrian shoe manufacturer based in Pramet, Upper Austria. It makes comfortable, high-quality shoes and describes itself as one of the last significant shoe factories in Austria.
| Origin | Austria |
|---|---|
| Base | Pramet, Upper Austria |
| Category | Footwear |
| Visitor offer | Free guided factory tour by advance booking |
| Website | hartjes.at |
What is Hartjes?
Hartjes is a shoe manufacturer in Upper Austria. The company is based at Pramet, in the Innviertel region, and makes comfortable, high-quality footwear that it describes as sustainable and good for the environment.
Products and positioning
The brand focuses on comfort shoes for women. Current ranges include sandals, zip shoes and boots, sold under model names such as Breeze, Phil Zip and Rap Boot, and it exhibits at the Micam footwear fair in Milan.
- Sandals
- Zip shoes
- Boots
Production
Hartjes describes itself as one of the last significant shoe factories in the heart of Austria. The regional tourism board lists it as the country's only all-inclusive shoe factory, and visitors can book a free guided tour showing how a shoe is made and finished.
Why it matters
Few footwear brands still manufacture in Austria. Hartjes combines in-house production with a public factory visit, which makes the making of its shoes unusually visible to customers and to the wider region.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hartjes from?
Hartjes is an Austrian shoe brand based in Pramet, Upper Austria.
What does Hartjes make?
Hartjes makes comfortable shoes, including sandals, zip shoes and boots, at its factory in Upper Austria.