1. HAIX PASSION – As a young man Ewald Haimerl , owner of the Haix Shoe Company, was an enthusiastic volunteer fireman with his local fire brigade and was disturbed by the poor quality of the footwear that they were expected to wear while putting their lives at risk. He decided to take matters into his own hands and as a master shoemaker he manufactured some fire boots to satisfy the needs and requirements of his comrades in their dangerous work.
2. HAIX QUALITY – Always using the best materials available ensures that every pair is of the highest quality. Haix use full grain leathers , Gore-Tex linings to ensure waterproofing and breathability and CrossTech fabrics to provide liquid penetration resistance against blood and body fluids and increased chemical protection.
3. HAIX Innovation – simply look at this !

Haix are constantly striving to improve the footwear that they manufacture as the best available and despite already commanding a dominant position in the fire fighting footwear they have now introduced the revolutionary Haix Fire Hero featuring new fit systems, grip systems, id systems and the 3Z-Protector System. 4. HAIX Comfort– The hardest thing to do with anyone who has ever worn a pair of Haix boots is to try and convince them to wear something else ! Haix footwear as well as being incredibly durable and also incredibly comfortable, as they are generally worn by people who spend a lot of time on their feet in their boots, comfort is a key design factor in all Haix models. Contributing to the comfort are a number of key design features such as the protective toe caps used are wider and higher than those used by other manufacturers in order to provide more comfort and convenience. Haix also employ an MSL system which optimises weight distribution over the complete footbed. The polyurethane foam is injected into the midsole to optimise shock absorption and isolates against temperature extremes. 5. HAIX WARRANTY– So confident are we in Haix products that we offer a 2 year durability warranty on every pair. We are able to do this due to the quality of the components used and also the production techniques used. 6. HAIX TECHNOLOGY – Haix have developed their own unique technological systems for use in their footwear which further contributes to the quality , durability and comfort of every style. Key among these are the CT system in the multi –function tongue, the Arch Support System which supports the the natural curvature of the foot, the Ankle Flex System, the Climate System which uses a pumping motion to transport humidity out through the ventilation system and the new 3Z Protector System to prevent injury to the shin, ankle and metatarsal area.

7. TOUGHEST BOOTS FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS - From fIrefighters to ambulance crews, foresters to chainsaw workers, military personnel to police focres and railway linesmen to electricity linesmen Haix boots afford comfort and protection to the most demanding personnel in the most demanding environments. All of the above can succinctly be summed up in the company’s own tag line : Heroes wear Haix !