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…
HAIX launches world’s first leisure shoe with fascia stimulation
The CONNEXIS Go is the world’s first leisure shoe with active fascia stimulation to supercharge the foot muscles and prevent injury. Developed by global footwear specialist, HAIX, the shoes support the natural functioning of the feet and prevent damage to…
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 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 to showcase elite emergency services footwear range at ESS 2021
Global manufacturer of specialist footwear HAIX will be returning to The Emergency Services Show 2021, 7–8 September, NEC Birmingham, to showcase the latest innovations in footwear for all emergency service workers on stand L77. In the HAIX tent, visitors will…
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…