What Steitz Secura does

Steitz Secura is a German manufacturer of safety and occupational footwear headquartered in Kirchheimbolanden, Rheinland-Pfalz, operating as the legal entity Louis STEITZ SECURA GmbH + Co. KG. Founded in 1863 and family-owned (inhabergeführtes Familienunternehmen), the company employs 240+ people across four production locations in Rheinland-Pfalz where key manufacturing steps — lasting, sole bonding, and finishing — are performed 100% in Germany. The product portfolio spans certified safety footwear across protection classes S1, S2, S3, S1P, O1, O2, O3, SBAE, S7, S1PS, and S3S, including sporty lines (COMPETITION, VARIO DYNAMICS), a heavy-duty DURO GUARD series, fire-fighter boots, business-style safety shoes (OFFICER), women's-specific fits, agriculture/forestry models, and the Steitz Med healthcare line.

Core technology centers on proprietary ergonomic and material systems: the VARIO REBOUND weight-dependent heel cushioning with forefoot energy return, the SECURA VARIO globally unique individually weight-adjusted heel cushioning, a four-width multi-width fitting system, SMC metatarsal protection, GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membranes with EXTRAGUARD uppers, the BOA Fit dial closure, the Rückenvital back-support system, and the Steitz Secura Plus barefoot-walking comfort concept. Sustainability-engineered inputs include the Daltoped polyurethane midsole with up to 30% recycled content (co-developed with Huntsman Corp., Nov 2025) and the ROBINIA GREEN LABEL with 100% recycled upper materials and an ECO CAP containing 33% marine plastic.

The business model is B2B sales through a European network of specialist safety equipment dealers, complemented by a direct factory outlet at Kirchheimbolanden and active presence at European trade fairs (Interschutz, A+A, RETTmobil, FLORIAN, Health and Safety Event Birmingham, Arbeitssicherheit Schweiz). Customer segments are vertically organized across industrial/construction (primary), firefighting and emergency services, business/professional, women's-specific fit, agriculture/forestry, and medical/healthcare. End pricing is set through the dealer channel and is not publicly disclosed; EU distribution carries a EUR 520 net free-delivery threshold.

Name

Steitz Secura

Legal name

Louis STEITZ SECURA GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://steitzsecura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Steitz Secura is a German family-owned manufacturer of certified safety and occupational footwear, founded in 1863, producing predominantly in Germany for industrial, construction, firefighting, medical, agricultural, and professional worker segments across European markets via specialist dealers and a factory outlet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Footwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Work, Safety & Protective Footwear Manufacturing (Steel-Toe/ESD/Slip-Resistant) (IMAOAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work, Safety & Occupational Footwear (CRAAACAE), Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Safety footwear
• Occupational shoes
• Work boots
• Firefighter boots
• ESD safety shoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheimbolanden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety and Occupational Footwear Sales: Primary revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling safety shoes and occupational footwear through specialist dealers, retailers, and direct factory outlet sales. Products are sold across multiple protection classes (S1, S2, S3, S1P, O1, O2, O3, SBAE, S7, S1PS, S3S) targeting industrial, emergency services, and professional users.
2. Factory Outlet Direct Sales: Direct retail sales through the company's factory outlet in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, open Monday–Friday 07:30–18:00 and Saturday 09:00–13:00. Customers can purchase off-the-shelf and take products home directly.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Steitz Secura designs, manufactures, and distributes certified safety and occupational footwear (shoes and boots) across multiple protection classes (S1, S2, S3, S1P, O1, O2, O3) targeting industrial, construction, firefighting, healthcare, agricultural, and professional users. Products are made primarily at four production locations in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, using proprietary technologies such as VARIO REBOUND cushioning and a multi-width fitting system, and are sold through specialist safety equipment dealers across Europe with a direct factory outlet in Kirchheimbolanden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COMPETITION: Sporty safety shoe series featuring VARIO REBOUND technology
• VARIO DYNAMICS
• VARIO DYNAMICS PRO
• Steitz Secura Green Label
• Steitz Secura Plus
• Steitz Med
• DURO GUARD

Products and services

• COMPETITION Series
• VARIO DYNAMICS Series
• VARIO DYNAMICS PRO Series
• Steitz Secura Green Label
• Steitz Secura Plus
• Steitz Med Series
• DURO GUARD Series
• FIRE FIGHTER Series
• OFFICER Series
• Women's Safety Footwear Line
• GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD Safety Shoes
• Cut Protection Boot
• Footwear Accessories (Zubehör)

Quantifiable outcome

• Muscle fatigue reduction through weight-adjusted cushioning — energy applied during stepping is stored and released in a targeted manner during the next step
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Huntsman Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025American chemical firm Huntsman Corp. and Steitz Secura jointly developed the Daltoped polyurethane midsole system for safety footwear. The system incorporates up to 30% recycled content without affecting performance. The partnership demonstrates a focus on sustainability and innovation in safety footwear materials. The process has been scaled to increase recycled content while maintaining the high performance standards required for safety footwear.
• GORE-TEX (W.L. Gore & Associates)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates for GORE-TEX membrane technology in Steitz Secura safety footwear. The unique membrane allows water vapour to escape while preventing water penetration. Additionally, Steitz Secura uses GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD upper material, which does not absorb water, offers additional rain and moisture protection, and is manufactured independent of natural raw materials. The partnership involves rigorous laboratory testing to meet GORE-TEX quality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UVEX Safety Group: German family-owned safety PPE manufacturer with a strong safety footwear portfolio (uvex 1, uvex 2) competing head-to-head with Steitz Secura in European industrial and occupational markets.
• ELTEN GmbH: German safety footwear manufacturer with comparable product portfolio across S1–S3 protection classes and ESD lines, serving similar industrial and construction end-customers across Europe.
• HAIX Group: German footwear specialist with a strong heritage and a notable firefighting/emergency-services footwear line, directly overlapping with Steitz Secura's FIRE FIGHTER series in target customers and technology positioning.
• Bata Industrials: Global work and safety footwear brand with multi-country manufacturing and broad industrial/construction customer base, competing with Steitz Secura in the same European B2B channels.
• Cofra S.r.l. Italian safety footwear and workwear manufacturer offering comparable S1–S5 protection classes, ESD lines, and specialty footwear across European industrial markets.
• Diadora Utility: Italian safety footwear brand (part of Diadora) targeting industrial, construction, and logistics workers with sport-styled safety shoes — directly comparable to Steitz Secura's COMPETITION series positioning.
• Albatros / Puma Safety (Puma SE): Puma's safety footwear division offers sport-inspired safety shoes across S1–S3 classes, competing with Steitz Secura's COMPETITION and VARIO DYNAMICS lines for style-conscious industrial buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Global PPE incumbent offering safety footwear (e.g., North, Miller, Honeywell Safety brands) as part of a broader PPE portfolio — competes with Steitz Secura for large enterprise contracts but does not specialize in footwear.
• 3M Safety: Global diversified safety products provider with a smaller safety footwear line competing on enterprise contracts and PPE bundling, rather than on footwear specialization.

Regional players

• Atlas / Modyf (Würth Modyf): European workwear and safety footwear supplier offering comparable occupational footwear lines across DACH and broader Europe — similar regional dealer-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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