Haferl men's low-top side lacing
Once worn by Bavarian hunters and farmers, the Haferlschuh traces its history back to 1803 when Franz Schratt, a shoemaker in Oberstdorf in the Allgaü region, designed a comfortable and sturdy shoe from sturdy cowhide to replace wooden clogs. The Allgaü Haferlschuh was born.
Its design makes it the ancestor of modern trekking shoes and has 5 characteristics:
– The raised heel ensures good support and safe walking
– the low-cut ankle thus preventing friction against the ankle
– the long dust flap extending beyond the edge of the stem
– side lacing for support, quick on and off
– the tip of the “boat” or “shuttle” in the shape of a beak which ensures comfort and safety
Fits large, take a ½ size smaller than your usual size
Haferl men's low-top side lacing