Since 1874, Rieker has just wanted to help you relax in style. That's probably why it has been able to become the world's leading anti-stress shoe brand. Rieker's philosophy is ingrained in every shoe it creates.

High quality material and design are found in every area of a Rieker shoe. Rieker's special construction methods and components allow for minimal weight, maximum flexibility, ample foot room and ultimate shock absorption. When someone in the know thinks Rieker, they think all-inclusive quality.

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Rieker is also dedicated to handcrafting the latest European fashion and offering it at an affordable price. With Rieker, you get the best of both worlds - ultra comfort and chic stlyes that give you certain a peace of mind. Take a step up into the world of Rieker shoes.

Mr. Heinrich Rieker founded the Rieker shoe company in 1845, the same year he started a leather exporting business. It was not until 1874 that the Rieker Shoe factory, employing about 600 people, was established in Tutlingen, Germany. After Heinrich Rieker's death in 1904, the factory was operated by his three sons. The company continued to grow and employed 2,000 people in 1969. The company was then passed on to the third generation of sons. In 1975, the company passed to Mr. Markus Rieker, who continues today with the successful development and implementation of quality footwear manufacturing.

With continued increases in German sales and exports since 1980, the company expanded and opened additional factories in Europe. Rieker Schuh AG was established and located in Reiden, Switzerland. This location made it more efficient to handle the individual needs of the growing export market. During this time, Rieker footwear was being sold not only in Germany, but also in nearly every country in Western Europe. In 1986, Rieker expanded to the United States, establishing Rieker Shoe Corporation USA in Orlando, Florida. In 1990, Rieker purchased Brevitt Ltd., an established and reputable company in Great Britain, and Brevitt-Rieker Ltd. was formed. In 1995, Rieker Shoe Canada Ltd. was opened in Brampton, Ontario. The opening of these facilities has allowed the company to provide better service and product development for specific markets.

Currently, the total production of shoes manufactured by all Rieker Group factories located in Romania, Slovakia, Moldavia, Tunisa, Morocco and the newest addition in Vietnam is approximately 70,000 pairs per day. Rieker employs approximately 5,000+ employees worldwide. Today, Rieker Anti Stress Shoes are available in 53 countries worldwide, including nearly every country in Europe, Russia, middle and far Eastern countries, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.