Lumberjack
Ziylan · Italy
Lumberjack is a footwear brand of Italian origin, headquartered in Treviso and controlled by the Turkish shoe group Ziylan. It is known for its leather boots, especially its yellow boots, and a wide range of casual sneakers.
| Origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Treviso, Italy |
| Owner | Ziylan group (Turkey) |
| Known for | Yellow leather boots |
| Website | lumberjack.com |
What is Lumberjack?
Lumberjack is a casual footwear brand with its Italian headquarters in Treviso, in the Veneto shoe district. The company is controlled by the Turkish footwear group Ziylan, which took over the brand from its Italian owners.
Products and positioning
Lumberjack built its name on leather footwear, above all its yellow boots. The brand has since moved towards a more casual style and offers a large range of sneakers and sport-inspired models. It releases two main collections a year, supplemented by flash lines.
Production
The group's only owned factory is in Istanbul. Further production is sourced from Portugal, Italy, China and India.
Distribution
Italy remains a key market for Lumberjack, while the company has targeted export growth in Eastern Europe, North Africa and the United Arab Emirates. In Turkey the brand is part of Ziylan's domestic retail and wholesale business.
Why it matters
Lumberjack is an example of the cross-border consolidation in the European shoe industry, where an established Italian brand name is combined with the manufacturing base and retail reach of a Turkish group.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lumberjack from?
Lumberjack is a footwear brand of Italian origin with its headquarters in Treviso, now owned by the Turkish group Ziylan.
Who owns Lumberjack shoes?
Lumberjack is controlled by Ziylan, a Turkish footwear group with a factory in Istanbul.