What Aigle does

Aigle is a privately held French outdoor lifestyle brand founded in 1853, headquartered in Paris, with a workforce of 251-500 employees. It designs, manufactures, and retails weatherproof footwear (notably rubber boots such as Aiglentine, Parcours, Macadames, Fulfeel), walking and hiking shoes (Tenere, Palka, Trekkix, Chelsea), outerwear (MTD and GORE-TEX parkas, Rainpack, T-KIT), summer collections (SolarPack with UV-C protection), professional safety footwear, swimwear collaborations, and accessories including waterproof TRAVEL DRY bags. Its technical backbone rests on proprietary MTD (Membrane Textile Durable / Matterhorn Tech Design) waterproof-breathable membrane technology, DRY FAST TEXTILE quick-drying fabrics, GORE-TEX licensed membranes, Vibram outsoles, and a modular T-KIT layering system; core boots are Made in France.

Aigle generates revenue through direct-to-consumer channels — the owned e-commerce storefront aigle.com (worldwide shipping, point relais pickup in France, installment payments) and physical flagship boutiques — with pricing ranging from €55 entry-level rain boots to €680+ premium GORE-TEX parkas. It also operates a Hong Kong flagship as a regional hub supporting an Asia expansion priority. Customer segments span fashion-conscious outdoor enthusiasts (primary), practical outdoor workers (gardening, professional), and urban outdoor lifestyle consumers blending technical functionality with fashion.

Strategically, Aigle is executing a brand transformation under CEO Valérie Dassier since October 2025, featuring flagship redesigns in Paris and Hong Kong, new product lines (SolarPack, T-KIT, Rainpack), manufacturing innovation investments, and Asia growth. The brand supplements its core line with designer-led capsule collaborations including Aigle x Setchu (Satoshi Kuwata, Fall 2026), Etudes, Deyrolle, and Chlore. Aigle adopted the French 'Société à mission' legal structure in 2020, embedding social and environmental commitments into its corporate purpose.

Name

Aigle

Legal name

Aigle

Website

https://aigle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aigle is a 170+ year-old French outdoor lifestyle brand that designs, manufactures, and retails weatherproof rubber boots, footwear, and technical outerwear via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and flagship boutiques, serving fashion-conscious outdoor consumers and professional outdoor workers across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Footwear & Apparel

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Shoe Retailers (45821), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI), Outdoor & Hiking Footwear (CRAAACAD), Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Outdoor footwear
• Rain boots
• Waterproof outerwear
• Hiking shoes
• Rubber boots

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: One-time sales of outdoor apparel including rain boots, parkas, footwear, and accessories through owned e-commerce and physical retail stores
2. Asia Market Expansion: Growing market presence in Asia with flagship stores and regional distribution

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aigle designs, manufactures, and sells weatherproof outdoor footwear (rubber rain boots, hiking shoes) and apparel (parkas, gloves, socks, beanies) for men, women, and children under a French heritage brand established in 1853. Its products are built around proprietary waterproofing technologies such as MTD, supplemented by partner technologies (GORE-TEX, Vibram), and are sold both through direct e-commerce and own-brand retail boutiques worldwide.

Product overview

Aigle is a French outdoor lifestyle brand offering a diverse portfolio of weather-resistant footwear, outerwear, and accessories. The product ecosystem centers on core technologies including proprietary MTD (Matterhorn Tech Design) membrane, GORE-TEX waterproofing, Vibram soles, and DRY FAST TEXTILE quick-drying fabrics. The main product categories include: (1) Iconic rubber rain boots including Aiglentine, Parcours, Macadames, and Fulfeel for men, women, and children; (2) Walking and hiking footwear including Tenere, Palka, Trekkix, and Chelsea boots; (3) Waterproof outerwear featuring MTD and GORE-TEX membranes in parkas, jackets, and trench coats; (4) T-KIT cold-weather collection with down/feather insulation; (5) SolarPack UV-protection summer outdoor line; (6) Beach/swimwear through Aigle x Chlore collaboration; (7) Professional safety footwear with S3 certification; and (8) Accessories including TRAVEL DRY waterproof bags. The brand also pursues design innovation through fashion collaborations including Aigle x Setchu (Fall 2026) and heritage-focused Aigle x Deyrolle. Manufacturing emphasizes Made in France production for boots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Rain Boots Rubber rain boots designed for men, offering waterproof protection and durability for everyday and outdoor wear.
• Women's Rain Boots Rubber rain boots designed for women with waterproof construction suitable for daily and outdoor use.
• Children's Rain Boots Rubber rain boots sized and designed for children, providing waterproof protection for outdoor play.
• Hiking Shoes Waterproof hiking shoes for men and women engineered with GORE-TEX linings and Vibram outsoles for outdoor trail activities.
• Parkas Weatherproof outerwear parkas for men and women, designed for cold and wet conditions with durable construction.
• Gloves Weatherproof and insulated gloves for outdoor use in cold or wet conditions.
• Socks Outdoor and hiking socks designed for comfort and moisture management alongside Aigle footwear.
• Beanies Knit beanies providing warmth as part of Aigle's cold-weather accessory collection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170+ years of brand heritage and expertise in outdoor apparel

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Setchu / Satoshi KuwataflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Aigle tapped Setchu founder Satoshi Kuwata to design a Fall capsule collection, representing a strategic collaboration with a prominent fashion designer to elevate the brand's positioning and appeal to fashion-forward consumers.
• VibramcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Vibram for premium outsoles on hiking and outdoor footwear, providing superior grip and durability through Vibram's established outdoor footwear technology.
• GORE-TEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed use of GORE-TEX membrane technology in premium outerwear, providing waterproof and breathable performance in parkas and jackets.
• ChloreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with swimwear brand Chlore for limited edition swimwear collections including maillots de bain, beach shorts, and poncho de bain products.
• DeyrolleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Deyrolle for children's boot collections featuring educational and artistic prints, appealing to family customers.
• EtudesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded sneaker collaboration with Etudes studio, creating limited edition footwear combining Aigle's outdoor heritage with contemporary streetwear aesthetics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Barbour: British heritage outdoor lifestyle brand with similar legacy positioning, premium price architecture, and country/outdoor aesthetic. Barbour is comparable as a heritage DTC-led brand operating in adjacent outerwear and footwear categories.
• Timberland: Iconic outdoor and work footwear brand owned by VF Corporation. Timberland competes with Aigle across hiking, walking, and waterproof boot categories and shares the workwear-to-lifestyle transition narrative.
• Salomon: French outdoor footwear brand (Amer Sports portfolio) with comparable hiking, trail-running, and waterproof shoe offerings. Salomon competes directly with Aigle's Tenere, Palka, and Trekkix trail categories.
• Arc'teryx: Premium technical outerwear brand (Amer Sports) competing with Aigle's GORE-TEX and T-KIT lines at the upper end of the price spectrum. Arc'teryx shares the heritage-technical positioning and DTC-led growth trajectory.
• Helly Hansen: Norwegian technical outerwear and base-layer brand with comparable weatherproof heritage. Helly Hansen competes with Aigle in GORE-TEX parkas, sailing/outerwear, and workwear-adjacent categories.
• Patagonia: Mission-driven outdoor apparel brand with comparable environmental positioning and premium DTC model. Patagonia is comparable to Aigle on heritage, sustainability narrative, and direct-to-consumer outdoor outerwear.
• The North Face: Global outdoor outerwear and footwear leader under VF Corporation. The North Face competes with Aigle in GORE-TEX parkas, hiking footwear, and casual outdoor lifestyle, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Bogs: US-based rubber/neoprene boot brand with comparable weatherproof positioning across work, garden, and casual outdoor. Bogs represents a regional/scale competitor in the same rubber boot category.

Direct peers

• Hunter: Iconic British rubber boot brand with comparable heritage positioning and direct-to-consumer focus. Hunter competes head-on with Aigle's Aiglentine, Parcours, and Macadames lines across women's, men's, and children's rain footwear.
• Le Chameau: French heritage rubber boot maker specializing in premium handcrafted wellington boots. Le Chameau directly competes with Aigle in technical and country/outdoor rubber boots and shares Made-in-France craftsmanship positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aigle-207770758695
• Instagraminstagram.com/aigle_officiel
• Xx.com/aigleuk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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