Millet hiking boots

Millet is a prestigious French brand specializing in outdoor equipment and mountaineering gear. Founded in 1921 by Marc Millet and his wife in Saint-Fons, the company gained international fame for supplying the equipment used during the first successful ascent of Annapurna in 1950.

Today, Millet is a leader in technical mountaineering apparel and footwear. While the brand is strictly French in its design and heritage, manufacturing is spread across multiple locations, including Vietnam, Tunisia, and Hungary, depending on the specific technical requirements of the footwear. The brand was historically part of the Lafuma Group and later the Calida Group, but as of 2022, it returned to its roots under the ownership of Jean-Pierre Millet (grandson of the founder) and Inspiring Sport Capital, ensuring the brand remains under French control and focused on high-performance alpine gear.