Sanita
Sanita is a Danish footwear brand founded in 1907 in Herning, best known for its clogs. It makes clogs, sandals, boots, slippers and safety footwear, designed in Denmark and handcrafted in Europe.
| Founded | 1907 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Christen Meldgaard Andersen |
| Origin | Herning, Denmark |
| Production | Handcrafted in Poland |
| Website | sanita.com |
What is Sanita?
Sanita is a Danish footwear brand with a heritage going back to 1907, and it is best known for clogs. The brand describes its products as handcrafted in Europe since 1907.
History
The story began when Christen Meldgaard Andersen opened a shoe shop in Herning, Denmark, where he made the first pairs of Sanita clogs for local masons, farmers and bakers. That practical, work oriented origin still shapes the brand, which remains popular with people who spend long hours on their feet.
Products and positioning
Clogs are the core of the range, alongside a wider footwear assortment:
- Closed and open clogs
- Sandals, boots and sneakers
- Safety boots
- Slippers and accessories
Clogs are designed in Denmark and handcrafted in a factory in Poland.
Distribution
Sanita sells internationally through distributors and retailers. In the United States, M. Leonard Int'l., based in Maine, is the exclusive distributor, supplying scrub shops, family owned shoe stores, large online retailers and consumers through the brand's online store.
Why it matters
Sanita is one of the long running names behind the Scandinavian clog, a functional work shoe that has also become a recurring fashion staple.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Sanita clogs from?
Sanita is a Danish brand that began in Herning in 1907; its clogs are designed in Denmark and handcrafted in Poland.
Who founded Sanita?
Sanita traces its origins to Christen Meldgaard Andersen, who made the first Sanita clogs in his Herning shoe shop.