The beginnings of the German shoe company Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH date back to 1923, when the Bavarian shoemaker Johann Wagner laid the foundations of the family business. Currently, this company is one of the largest manufacturers of trekking shoes in the world. With more than 2 million pairs of hiking boots sold annually, it is the number one outdoor market player in Germany. LOWA specializes in climbing and hiking (trekking) footwear. We can offer you also a wide range of high quality leather and GTX (GORE-TEX®) military and tactical footwear from this manufacturer in our e-shop. In the offer from the LOWA brand, you will find high military boots, ankle boots and shoes.
From the LOWA brand, we can offer you models with excellently high durability and stability, even in very difficult terrain. Selected models have work footwear certification EN ISO 20345:2007. In our offer from the LOWA brand, you can find footwear for professional and leisure use, for soldiers, alpine hiking, and hunting, including models suitable for parachute jumping.
More infoWhether you're looking for socks ideal for longer hikes, demanding sports or you simply need a versatile pair of socks to keep your feet comfortable under any circumstances, outdoor and military socks often offer plenty of features that set them apart from regular socks.
As a rule of thumb, outdoor socks usually feature reinforcement on the parts of your feet that are most exposed during strenuous movement. Some also offer cushioning in the footbed to help decrease the impact of stepping on uneven terrain.
Another important feature is the material that is used. Nowadays, socks with Coolmax functional fiber that effectively helps wick away sweat have become very popular. Socks made of Merino wool that prevents the growth of bacteria have also surged in popularity. Functional socks can be worn odour-free for much longer than regular socks and they help those who struggle with their feet getting sweaty. Similarly, socks with added copper solution aim to provide a likewise function.