British heritage outdoor brand known for its accessible, lightweight hiking boots and classic squash shoes.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
affordable
Founded in 1974 in Shoeburyness, England, by Frank van Wezel—who sought a lightweight, comfortable shoe for his own squash games—Hi-Tec built its foundation on accessible, performance-driven footwear. The brand quickly gained traction with the Hi-Tec Squash, a silhouette that became a staple on UK courts, before expanding into the outdoor market in 1978 with the Sierra Sneaker, recognized as the world’s first lightweight hiking boot.