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.
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