Everything has to move quickly when it’s time for action. Slip on, get ready and feel comfortable to boot – HAIX offers all this. Whether it’s a combat boot, work shoe or leisure shoe: to ensure the joy of a new pair lasts as long as possible, our laboratory staff sometimes test around the clock. Valentin Aigner and Simon Bayerlein give an insight into the lab as well as tips for proper care after purchase.
We test safety
The laces break, the Velcro stops working and last but not least, you take a stumble!
To make sure your day doesn’t start like a bad movie, Valentin checks all the crucial components of the shoe.
The Pedatron
How long do our shoes last? And what happens to the soles when you walk?
These and other questions are to be answered by the so-called ‘Pedatron’, a biomechanical walking simulator.
The tests are sometimes carried out for several weeks at a time. Simon explains the exact procedure in the video:
Shoe care tips for home
If you want beautiful shoes, you have to take care of them!
Especially if you want them to last a long time. Cleaning, drying and storing are just as crucial for this as using the right care products.
Valentin has just the tips you need:
The insole provides a particularly fresh feeling when walking. It is machine-washable at 30 degrees.
But it is not just the inside that needs care. To keep the soft smooth leather of the FIRE EAGLE boots supple, the magic formula is: brush, polish, waterproof.