Kickers Footwear

Kickers is an iconic lifestyle brand that was founded in France in 1970 by Daniel Raufast. The brand was originally created to complement the burgeoning blue jeans culture, leading to the creation of the 'Kick Hi' boot, which became a cultural staple in the UK music and school-wear scenes during the 1980s and 1990s.

While the brand originated in France, its popularity grew exponentially in the United Kingdom. Today, the brand is owned by the British group Pentland Group, which manages the global license for shoes. Manufacturing takes place in several locations worldwide, including Portugal, Vietnam, and China, to meet global demand for their distinctively rugged, triple-stitched footwear.

The brand has transitioned from a French counter-culture symbol to a cornerstone of British heritage fashion, maintaining its identity through the signature 'fleurette' tag and color-coded sole dots.