When the feet can breathe the mind is relaxed

Founded 50 years ago as a family-owned business, Haflinger is the largest manufacturer of boiled wool in Germany. Run by the grandson of the founder, Haflinger is known in many international markets for not only its boiled wool slippers and wool felt clogs, but more importantly for its outstanding quality and workmanship. In 1991 Gerda Hoehm began importing Haflinger into the U.S. and Canada and the company has since doubled and tripled sales from year to year—our footwear has been extremely well received in North America.

Americans are spending more and more time at home—working, relaxing, planning, playing, exercising—and the lines between these activities continue to blur. Our priorities are changing quickly as we place increasingly more emphasis on versatility, longevity, and simple, natural comforts. You can see the effects of this philosophy everywhere—casual work environments, the growing “Outdoor Movement,” and the ubiquity of natural fabrics. To define the phenomenon as a trend does not suffice; the Haflinger team prefers to think of these developments as a Comfort Renaissance.

Although the recipe for reliable footwear and superior wool has not changed since the early days of Haflinger, the line has evolved its product offering to include a range of styles—children’s slippers and clogs, leather and wool-felt cork-bottom clogs and sandals, hard- and soft-sole slippers, and a new line of European comfort-chic clogs. Whether you prefer the classic “Grizzly” wool felt clog, our breathable, comfortable boiled-wool slippers, or our fresh, new City Collection, Haflinger footwear will consistently treat your feet to the best!

HAFLINGER HEALTH BENEFITS

Our Philosophy

1. Foot health • A comfortable foot is a healthy foot.

Overview

Numerous factors will affect the health of our feet: posture, weight, heredity, and injuries. To compensate for these imperfections, the muscles, ligaments and bones in our legs, back, and knees will stretch beyond their natural range; when pain strikes, these biomechanical movements are to blame. Although we haven’t the ability to alter our oft-imperfect bodily design, there are hosts of ways in which additional foot support can retrain our feet, ease the stress on our bodies, help us maintain a more natural, full-body balance and even facilitate a healthier circulatory system. The human foot has proven the merits of its design and the Haflinger team pays homage to your feet by handcrafting footwear with anatomically correct designs.

The Haflinger philosophy is simple and logical—a healthy foot needs the proper environment and a properly designed walking surface to stay healthy. Most people wear improperly fitted shoes, and millions have foot problems ranging in significance from slight to severe. Given the complexity of the foot—26 bones, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles—it is long overdue that we prioritize the health of our feet. Our clogs and boiled wool slippers pay particular attention to the needs of your foot—space to expand and contract freely and effectively; breathable, all-natural materials; a footbed and spacious toe box that follow the natural from of the foot; and an impact surface that compliments and fortifies human foot design. And Haflingers promote healthy circulation as well—100% wool-felt and boiled wool are natural insulators that regulate your circulation at a natural pace to help you retain as much energy as possible!

Haflinger is flattered that other brands imitate our popular slipper styles, but none rival the medicinal benefits of Haflinger’s all-natural, breathable wool slippers or promote the same physical and psychological well-being. The science is simple: synthetic materials are not breathable and will cause your foot to sweat. Consequentially, your veins will open unnaturally, slowing down circulation and causing the whole body to feel tired. We are proud of the comfort of our footwear, but our philosophy and focus on total comfort and wellness run much deeper. Our roomy toe-box, contoured heel, and cushioned but supportive cork-latex footbed provide the perfect environment to maintain healthy feet, strengthen an injured foot, and ease your foot aches and pains when a more severe condition exists. At Haflinger we recommend a more proactive role, hoping that you will be one less American with unhealthy feet.

2. Our Product: Form, Function and Materials

The Footbed