Austrian heritage shoemaker known for its Goodyear-welted footwear, traditional craftsmanship, and timeless leather goods.
ORIGIN
Austria
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1885 in Vienna by shoemaker Ludwig Reiter I, Ludwig Reiter is an Austrian heritage brand rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Originally supplying custom-made boots and welted shoes to the Austro-Hungarian army, the family-owned house is now in its fourth generation and remains the only surviving shoe manufacturer in Vienna. The brand is celebrated for its Goodyear-welted construction, a technique brought back from the United States by Ludwig Reiter II in the early 20th century.