COMPANY HISTORY
The roots of STEITZ SECURA date back to 1863, when Louis Steitz founded a shoe factory in Marnheim – the beginning of a long and proud tradition in the footwear trade. What began with the production of children’s shoes, street shoes and hiking boots has, over generations, evolved into an internationally active specialist in safety footwear.
For more than 60 years, STEITZ SECURA has focused on the development and production of high-quality safety and occupational footwear. As a fourth-generation family business, we combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, innovative materials and ergonomic research – delivering maximum protection, comfort and design. Whether it’s pioneering cushioning systems, customised fit solutions or multiple award-winning models: Steitz Secura stands for safety footwear made in Germany, with a clear mission – to protect and support people in their everyday working lives.
Foundation of the Louis Steitz shoe factory in Marnheim. Production of children’s, street and hiking shoes begins.
Shoe deliveries expand to all parts of the German Empire.
Louis Steitz’s sons, Louis Jr and Jakob Steitz, join the company. The company is renamed "Louis Steitz Söhne" (Louis Steitz & Sons). Shoe exports extend throughout Europe and into Africa.
Louis Jr and Jakob Steitz part ways. Jakob founds the company ISTMA, while Louis Jr retains the original company name..
Jakob Huth, father of today’s senior manager Walter Huth, takes over the company. It is renamed "Louis Steitz + Co".
As part of post-war reparations, the factory’s machinery is confiscated and dismantled. Lina Huth, Jakob’s wife, keeps the company alive through shoe repairs.
Production resumes.
Acquisition of the factory building in Kirchheimbolanden.
Start of specialisation in safety and occupational footwear. Continued production of sandals, winter boots, and men’s and women’s shoes – each with two seasonal collections per year.
Occupational safety regulations gain importance; the DIN 4843 standard is introduced.
Launch of the first PU system (polyurethane) for foamed soles. Enables PU midsoles to be combined with rubber outsoles.
Company renamed STEITZ SECURA, with a focus on safety footwear.
Walter Huth becomes sole shareholder.
Acquisition of the current administrative headquarters.
STEITZ SECURA safety footwear produced under licence for Adidas until 1996.
Introduction of the multi-width system.
Commissioning of a new production facility in Pirmasens.
Integration of the Mondopoint multi-width system into production.
Commissioning of the new central warehouse in Kirchheimbolanden
Development of weight-adapted heel cushioning as part of the Steitz Secura VARIO® system.
Recognition of the VARIO® system’s unique, weight-adapted heel cushioning by the organisation Aktion Gesunder Rücken (AGR).
Introduction of the first TPU outsole (thermoplastic polyurethane).
Launch of the current logo: a stylised sole with four widths represented as pillars.
Development of the multi-zone cushioning system VARIO Vitality®.
Michael Huth, current managing director, takes office.
Expansion of the Kirchheimbolanden site through purchase of neighbouring property.
Production capacity increased by 30%.
Launch of the new direct soling system.
A study conducted by the University Hospital Jena confirms: The SECURA VARIO® system relieves the musculoskeletal system, allowing the body to remain operational for longer.
Introduction of the VARIO REBOUND system.
Launch of STEITZ CARE.
STEITZ SECURA wins the German Brand Award. The model “Black Beast” wins the Red Dot Award.
The CP 4360 ESD model, flagship of the Competition series, wins the iF Design Award.
The Nora model wins the German Design Award.
The CP 4480 ESD model from the COMPETITION series wins the iF Design Award. The Officer 51 model wins the German Design Award.
The Robinia model wins the German Design Award.
