Where the HAIX MISSOULA 2.0 forest fire boot is used ‘One step in the green, one step in the burned’ – this statement is not merely pithy lip service. HAIX accompanied the wildfire fighters’ elite troops who belong to the…
From concept to finished firefighter boots
As with every HAIX boot, the development of a firefighter boot requires real teamwork: a collaboration between artisan shoemakers, design experts and quality specialists in an intensive exchange across departments. And the shoe can only meet HAIX’s high standards when…
HAIX launches the FIRE EAGLE 2.0
Global footwear specialist, HAIX launches the world’s fastest firefighter boot – the FIRE EAGLE 2.0. The new boot features an updated design and an innovative quick-fit fastener system. The RapidFit system is the quickest way to pull a boot on…
Tough as old boots: footwear specialist HAIX gets mending trending
Every year, around 149 million pairs of shoes are thrown into landfills in the UK. As footwear is manufactured, transported, worn and discarded at a rapid pace, the impact spreads far beyond the environment. Fast-paced supply chains often rely on…
Firefighter footwear – meeting the demands for safety, comfort and durability
Simon Ash, UK Sales Manager of HAIX, reveals what goes into their firefighter footwear and the testing that helps them meet high standards of comfort and safety What key features are firefighters looking for in their footwear? Firefighter boots must…
Behind the scenes with global footwear specialist HAIX – a family business
Many companies claim to be a ‘family business’, but few can be as confident when they say this as global functional footwear expert HAIX, now led by the third generation of the Haimerl family. First founded in 1948 by Xaver…
Behind the Scenes at the British Firefighter Challenge
The British Firefighter Challenge is an annual sporting event involving a series of gruelling strength and endurance challenges. Designed to encourage health and fitness, advance equality and diversity, and fundraise for The Fire Fighters Charity, the event welcomes firefighters worldwide…
HAIX Group – Why MADE IN EUROPE means so much to HAIX
Firefighters may know where their boots will take them, but do they know where they came from? As the world calls for greater supply-chain transparency, it may matter more than ever before. Supply-chain transparency and ethical production are no longer…
HAIX sponsors Team GB at the British Firefighter Challenge 2021
Global functional footwear specialist HAIX has announced its sponsorship of Team GB at the British Firefighter challenge, an event that pushes firefighters to their limits while raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity. As the official footwear sponsor of Team…
Cancer-causing contaminants: why firefighters need to take extra care of their protective footwear
Firefighting is a life-threatening job, with every shift bringing dangerous incidents such as fires, floods, storms and road traffic collisions. Alongside risks including heat exhaustion, burns and mental stress, other less visible hazards pose a threat to firefighter safety. Firefighters…
HAIX launches the Rescue One for protection on every mission
HAIX, specialist manufacturer of functional safety footwear, understands that workers in the emergency services need, and deserve, personal protective equipment (PPE) that prioritises safety without compromising on comfort. The new Rescue One, manufactured in Europe using industry-leading techniques and high-grade…
The firefighting family – HAIX’s history of supporting firefighters with dedicated fire boots
Many companies claim to be a ‘family business’, but few can be as confident when they say this as global functional footwear expert HAIX, now led by the third generation of the Haimerl family. And while HAIX supports wearers across…
HAIX® Puts Best Foot Forward at A+A Trade Fair 2019
HAIX®, an innovative, manufacturer of high-tech protective footwear, is showcasing its leading range of high quality safety footwear at this year’s A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany from 5th – 8th November in Hall 5, stand C11. Based in Bavaria, Germany, HAIX® has built a global reputation for reliability…
HAIX Unites Global Network For Dealer Event In Croatia
For the first time in HAIX’s seventy year history, international dealers and team members alike gathered in Croatia for a two-day event between 11 – 12th October 2018. HAIX distributors from 27 different nations across Europe, Asia and South America…
Meet HAIX’s Fire Hero 2 little brother, the Fire Eagle
With over 60 years experience in the footwear industry, HAIX continues to set standards with their latest creation, the Fire Eagle – dubbed the boot of the latest generation. The Fire Eagle boot has been developed for top rescuers as…