About Haflinger

Haflinger created loyalty 50 years ago with nature-minded footwear and their focus on workmanship. German born boiled wool and wool felt clogs were brought to the U.S. and Canada in 1991 by Gerda Hoehm with hopes of success. The Haflinger name comes from a breed of work horse that assisted on local farms. The reception from North America was and is undeniable with new lines harmonizing with the traditional.

The philosophy of Haflinger is, "a comfortable foot is a healthy foot." Since wool is a natural insulator, it can be comfortably worn year round. Clogs are skillfully toned to the attention of space by letting feet expand and contract freely. Their lines have cultivated into leather & hemp, shearling, all-natural and city collections. Tradition breeds leaders, change cultivates proactive style, and Haflinger is committed to both.

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About Haflinger Footwear

The Footbed

our boiled wool slipper clog and outdoor sole slipper feature a double felt sole and a latex foot support designed to feel like a built in foot massage our wool felt “Grizzlies,” leather sandals, and leather, hemp, and shearling clogs each feature a cork-molded footbed consisting of natural cork and latex with a contoured heel seat, toe grip, and a rocker heel; our wool-felt clogs contain an extra felt pad on the heel for greater shock absorption.

The Uppers

Wool is a natural insulator, keeping your foot warm in the winter and cool in the summer; hence, both our wool felt and boiled wool styles can be worn all year round!

Boiled Wool

our soft and cuddly 100% boiled wool slippers mold to the foot like a second skin while letting the foot breathe freely; consequently, you will never experience hot foot and your foot will always maintain a comfortable room temperature

Wool Felt

100% wool felt from Germany is breathable, sturdy and resists pillage and hardly any stretching our 100% wool felt from Germany is very sturdy and machine washable; wash warm, toss in the dryer for five minutes, stuff it with paper overnight and…voila, the slipper or clog looks like new!

Leather and Hemp

our clogs and sandals are made with the finest European leathers and German workmanship our 100% hemp styles make for the perfect spring, summer, and fall clog: lightweight, breathable, and stylishly comfortable

Shearling

our shearling styles take comfort to a new level; manufactured with only the finest shearling, you might feel guilty to allow your feet such a harmless indulgence while the upper is fur-lined, the insole is lined with wool felt and does not lose the health benefits of our cork-molded footbed

The All-Natural Collection

introduced in 1997 and consisting of one oatmeal slipper with a special trim, one wool felt clog, and a hemp clog, these styles contain no dyes and no chemicals success has been overwhelming; getting back to Mother Nature has never been so comfortable…

The New City Collection

launched in 2000, this line of hip sandals and clogs represents the full realization of the Haflinger health philosophy and Italian footwear stylistics all clogs and sandals feature fully-removable cork-latex footbeds, 100% vegetable-tanned calf skin linings, and durable polyurethane soles elegant, stylish, and flexible, this breed of Haflingers adds a new dimension to European comfort footwear

EVERYONE BENEFITS BY WEARING A HAFLINGER!

Haflinger promotes and encourages an active and healthy lifestyle with footwear that combines natural, breathable materials with essential foot support. Haflinger footwear enhances people's quality of life by adding to their health and vitality. Walking with Haflinger means everyday wellness! Millions of people wear improperly fitted shoes, and they suffer severely as a result and often require medical attention. Conditions such as diabetes, plantar fasciatis, and post-operative complications can further complicate your search for healthy, comfortable footwear that addresses your unique needs! If you wear a shoe that compromises the natural functions of the feet, you start to have problems:

Arthritis:Tight shoes put pressure on the nerves, damaging them and in the long run may contribute to arthritis.

Imbalance:Shoes that challenge your stability can create groin pulls, knee pains and back and neck pain.

Pain:When shoes cause poor alignment or the range of motion is limited in the foot, other joints throughout the body will try to compensate for it, and this is what often causes pain.


People from all walks of life benefit from Haflinger-young and old, men, women and children. It is for people who want to be proactive about their foot health and for those millions of Americans who suffer from foot problems caused by disease, congenital defect, overuse and injury. Your wellness starts from the ground up!

THE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF WOOL

Boiled wool and wool felt have been used in Europe for at least 60 years, but are relatively new materials in this country. It is the wellness properties, breathability and softness of both materials that are the secret of their success! Furthermore, wool is a natural insulator-it keeps your feet cool in the summer and warm in the winter, guaranteeing year round comfort. Haflinger boiled wool and wool felt footwear benefits both healthy and problem feet alike!

Breathability has such a tremendous impact on your well-being, but so few people really understand the reasons. It is breathabilty that will keep your foot at room temperature all the time, never giving you a hot sweaty foot so common in synthetic materials. Synthetic materials are not breathable and will cause your feet to get hot and to perspire. Consequently, your veins will open up, circulation slows down and you will get tired. In a day and age where we are mobile longer in life and travel more than ever, conserving energy is so important!