14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
DAILY
The daily briefing on AI in the fashion business
Where fashion meets artificial intelligence.
Footwear

XQ

APW B.V. · Netherlands

XQ is a Dutch footwear brand operated by APW B.V. in Schijndel, Netherlands, also trading as Morethansocks. It makes functional garden clogs, rain boots, baby shoes and summer slippers with new prints each year.

Facts
OperatorAPW B.V.
LocationSchijndel, Netherlands
Trading nameMorethansocks - XQ
ProductsClogs, rain boots, baby shoes, slippers
Websitexq-footwear-store.nl
Segment
Value
Categories
FootwearChildrenswear
Sales channels
E-commerceMarketplaces

What is XQ?

XQ, also referred to as XQ Footwear, is a casual footwear brand from the Netherlands. It is operated by APW B.V., a company based in Schijndel in the province of North Brabant, which also trades under the name Morethansocks.

Products and positioning

The brand focuses on practical, everyday footwear for the whole family rather than fashion shoes. Its range includes:

  • Functional garden clogs
  • Rain boots
  • Baby shoes
  • Summer slippers

XQ adds new prints and designs every year, using colour and pattern to refresh simple, functional product types. This positions the brand in the value segment, aimed at seasonal and everyday purchases.

Distribution

XQ sells through its own web store and through online marketplaces, including the Decathlon marketplace in the Netherlands and Spain, where the company trades as Morethansocks - XQ.

Why it matters

XQ is typical of the small Dutch footwear and accessories suppliers that reach consumers across Europe through marketplace programmes run by large sporting goods and general retailers, alongside a modest direct web shop.

Frequently asked questions

Where is XQ footwear from?

XQ is a Dutch brand operated by APW B.V. in Schijndel, Netherlands.

What does XQ sell?

XQ sells garden clogs, rain boots, baby shoes and summer slippers, with new prints added each year.

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