H+P Handels GmbH & Co. KG

About Suedwind Footwear

H+P Handels GmbH & Co. KG is the publisher of the Suedwind Footwear® brand and was founded in 2009 by the brothers Henrik and Philip Holzapfel. Based in Eschwege, the company develops, tests and distributes technically sophisticated, durable and comfortable footwear products for an active outdoor lifestyle. The product range includes riding boots, winter and waterproof shoes as well as leisure and work shoes, including the FIELD, AMARON, NOVA, DURANGO and 1888 | CHELSEA lines. Shoe development and product testing take place in Germany by a team focused on sports, fashion, design and authentic equestrian culture; materials include leather and merino wool. For its products, the company received the spoga Innovation Award for the best footwear product of the year in 2015 and 2023; the CURVY AM® product line was among the top innovations in 2023.

Site

Eschwege

Processes

Shoe development and footwear development, Product development and testing in Germany

Materials

Leather, Merino Wool

Founded

2009

Employees

11–50

Industries

Footwear, Equestrian sports, Outdoor, Shoe manufacturing

1. 01

   Product development in Germany

2. 02

   Product testing

3. 03

   Distribution and trade via online shop and retail partners

Materials

Locations

Eschwege

DE

Headquarters, development, product testing and distribution

Materials

Leather, Merino Wool

Hamburg

DE

Location

Products

Inside the production

History

1. 1888

   According to the LinkedIn profile, the founders' entrepreneurial family tradition dates back to 1888

2. 2009

   Founded by the brothers Henrik and Philip Holzapfel

3. 2015

   spoga Innovation Award for the best footwear product of the year

4. 2023

   spoga Innovation Award for the best footwear product of the year; CURVY AM® as top innovation winner 2023