Giesswein Footwear and Apparel

Giesswein is a renowned Austrian family business that has specialized in working with high-quality wool since its inception in 1954. Founded by Elisabeth and Walter Giesswein, the brand originally built its reputation on traditional knitwear and boiled wool jackets. Today, it is best known for its innovative footwear, specifically its merino wool sneakers and slippers, which utilize unique 3D Stretch Merino wool technology.

While the company produces a significant portion of its goods at its headquarters in Brixlegg, Austria—particularly the wool fabrics themselves—the final assembly of certain footwear lines and mass-produced accessories may occur in international facilities, including Vietnam. Despite international growth and manufacturing expansion, the brand remains under the management and ownership of the founding Giesswein family, now in its third generation, maintaining its status as an Austrian heritage brand with an emphasis on sustainability and natural materials.