Austrian shoemaker known for its traditional wood-pegged construction and made-to-order classic footwear.
ORIGIN
Austria
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1995 by Franz Bammer and Bernhard Kovar in Austria, Handmacher is a footwear brand dedicated to preserving the Austro-Hungarian tradition of shoemaking. The brand is renowned for its signature wood-pegged construction, a heritage technique where the sole, midsole, and upper are joined using tiny wooden nails rather than stitching. This meticulous process, involving over 250 manual steps, results in exceptionally durable and stable footwear.