Founded in the Black Forest region of Southern Germany in 1874, Rieker originally produced shoes for the affluent citizens of Northern Italy.

The company soon gained a reputation for quality and has built itself into a household name in Central Europe. The company has been family owned for 5 generations and its commitment to quality and style has ensured continuous growth for 30 years.

At the beginning of the 1970’s new headquarters were set up in Switzerland and production moved away from Europe. Today Rieker employs approximately 20,000 people in 3 design units, 16 wholesale units and in our own production units in Eastern Europe, North Africa and Vietnam.

Every single Rieker shoe is made with forward-thinking antistress technology, allowing each step you take to feel as effortless as the last. Their antistress technology is built on four properties – lighter, reflexibility, roomier and shock absorbing. All our properties combine for one long-lasting effect: walk easier, live easier.

Many Brits aim to walk up to 10,000 steps per day, which puts an incredible amount of strain, stress and responsibility on our feet. Rieker antistress ladies’ and men’s shoes look to target and minimise this vast strain directly. With the benefits of lightweight and flexible materials, a spacious fit and brilliant shock absorption, your feet will remain comfortable and experience great wellness even on longer walks.

You can find them at 23 Dukes Lane, Brighton.