Danish shoes: the makers to know
Denmark is known abroad for comfortable shoes. ECCO shoes are sold in 101 countries; Sanita clogs reach more than 50 countries through distributors; and glerups felt shoes are sold from Japan to the United States.
ECCO The shoe and leather company Birte and Karl Toosbuy founded in Bredebro in 1963, which runs its own tanneries and shoe factories.
Low Hiking Boots Ankle-high lace-up boots in suede and leather on a Vibram sole, with a carabiner at the heel.
ASICS GT2160 A running shoe made by ASICS with Wood Wood in 2024, in greige and silver with small accents of colour.
Sanita The Herning clog maker, founded in 1907, whose closed leather clogs are worn by nurses, chefs and other people who stand at work.Works: Original clog, Koi by Sanita, SanFlex
glerups Felted wool slippers, shoes and boots from a farm in North Jutland, first made by Nanny Glerup for her husband Ove.Works: Slip-on
ASICS DS-Trainer A sneaker Wood Wood made with ASICS Tiger in 2017, recreating the 1990s GEL-DS Trainer OG for the label's 15th anniversary.