Josef Seibel Schuhfabrik

Josef Seibel Schuhfabrik is a German shoe company founded in 1886 by brothers Carl-August and Anton Seibel in Hauenstein, where the first Hauenstein shoe factory was established under the name C A Seibel. The family business has developed shoes for over 140 years, focusing on comfort, quality, and contemporary design, and today operates internationally in more than 40 countries with over 450 employees at six locations. Its headquarters remain in Hauenstein, in the heart of the Palatinate Forest, and the company continues to produce its 'Iconic' collection by hand there. Josef Seibel is a footwear brand whose official US site states it has been designing shoes since 1886 and describes itself as family-owned since 1886. Its product range includes sneakers, flats, boots, and casuals, with named styles such as Miley, Joleen, Clarice, Kate, Fenja, Naly, and Sofie. The brand emphasizes comfort and style, free shipping, 60-day returns, and a quality guarantee.

In 1886, brothers Carl-August and Anton Seibel placed a punching machine in the barn next to their parents' house, founding the first Hauenstein shoe factory under the name C A Seibel. The first generation was led by Carl-August Seibel, and the second generation by Josef Seibel. In 1914, the First World War broke out, demand declined, and good leather was hard to obtain, making times hard for the shoe factory and for Josef Seibel, son of Carl-August. In the late 1920s the world economic crisis followed, and after that the Second World War began; Josef Seibel held his ground against all adversities and preserved his shoe factory, handing it over in good condition to his son, Josef junior, after the war. The company has developed shoes for over 140 years, and from a small visionary shoe manufactory it grew into a globally operating company whose shoes leave traces on all continents. Its passion remains rooted in its origin in Hauenstein, in the heart of the Palatinate Forest. The family business is represented in more than 40 countries with over 450 employees at six locations, and at its headquarters in Hauenstein it has been making shoes for over 130 years. In 2025, the 'Iconic' collection is still handmade in Hauenstein. According to its official US website, Josef Seibel has been designing shoes since 1886 and is family-owned since 1886.

Shoes with tradition, combining comfort, quality, and contemporary design; craftsmanship from passion. Comfort & style, never one without the other.

• Iconic collection

  Handmade in Hauenstein, described as the company's best shoes.

• Naly 24

  Women's premium leather boot described as the most popular boot, with buttery glove leather, warm lining, and easy fit.

• Sofie 27

  A more open take on the best-selling espadrille, with padded leather footbed designed to be worn barefoot.

1. 1Willkommen | Onlineshop | JOSEF SEIBEL Startseitejosef-seibel.de
2. 2Über uns | Unternehmensprofil | Online kaufen | JOSEF SEIBELjosef-seibel.de
3. 3Karrierechancen | Offene Stellen | JOSEF SEIBELjosef-seibel.de
4. 4Tradition at Heart | JOSEF SEIBELjosef-seibel.de
5. 5Josef Seibel Schuhfabrikwikidata.org
6. 6JOSEF SEIBEL — Shoes Designed for Daily Lifejosefseibelusa.com
7. 7Naly 24 | Women's Premium Leather Boot | JOSEF SEIBELjosefseibelusa.com
8. 8Sofie 27 - Women's Shoe | JOSEF SEIBEL USA - Official Storejosefseibelusa.com
9. 9Sofie 27 - Women's Shoe | JOSEF SEIBEL USA - Official Storejosefseibelusa.com