Hengst Footwear
Hengst Footwear is a Dutch family owned footwear company whose history dates back to 1901. Led by the Hengst family for more than a century, it designs and distributes shoe collections.
| Origin | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| History since | 1901 |
| Ownership | Hengst family |
| CEO from 2021 | Roelof de Leeuw |
| Website | hengstfootwear.com |
What is Hengst Footwear?
Hengst Footwear B.V. is a footwear company from the Netherlands and describes itself as an authentic family business. Its history goes back to 1901, and the Hengst family has led the company throughout its more than 120 years of existence. Hans and Karen Hengst are the majority shareholders.
History
In 2021 the company appointed Roelof de Leeuw as chief executive officer. De Leeuw joined with long experience in the footwear industry, having worked with international brands such as Crocs, Gant, O'Neill, Diesel and Pony earlier in his career. His appointment was linked to a refresh of the company's brand and collections.
Products and positioning
Hengst Footwear develops shoe collections under its family name and has been working on a refreshed brand image and updated collections.
- Shoe collections
- Family ownership across generations
- A refreshed brand identity
Why it matters
Hengst Footwear represents the generation of family owned European shoe houses that are professionalising their management and refreshing their brands to stay relevant in a market increasingly shaped by global labels and digital channels. Bringing in an executive with international brand experience is a typical step in that process.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hengst Footwear from?
Hengst Footwear is a Dutch family business whose history dates back to 1901.
Who leads Hengst Footwear?
Roelof de Leeuw was named CEO in 2021, while Hans and Karen Hengst are the majority shareholders.