What Lemaitre Sécurité does

Lemaitre Sécurité is a privately-held French manufacturer of safety and occupational footwear, founded in 1974 and headquartered in La Walck, Alsace. The company designs, produces, and sells EN ISO 20345:2022 certified safety shoes spanning protection classes O1 through S7S, occupational footwear (O2/O3), and overshoes/accessories, organised around 20,345+ product references and branded ranges including AIRPOP (sneaker-style), TRAILIUM (all-terrain), CASUAL/CHUKKA (urban-elegant), LIBERTY (women's), and the LSG (Lemaitre Safety Green) eco-designed line. Its core technology moat rests on three registered patents: the Parabolic concave sole (anti-fatigue energy return), DuoProtection (steel + composite puncture insert exceeding EN ISO 20345), and LTC (61.8% increased ankle torsion control), supplemented by co-developed Vibram outsoles, Sympatex waterproof linings, and French outsole injection in Alsace. The product offering is supported by 127 France-injected outsole SKUs, memory-foam insoles made from 78% recycled production waste, and product-level Eco Score environmental disclosure.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining (1) a 30-rep European field-sales force, (2) four wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Czech Republic, (3) a 80+ partner distributor network including Intersafe, Mabéo, Orexad, Desenfans, Catry-Bayart, and RS Components, (4) a B2B distributor portal, (5) a B2C e-commerce site (lemaitre-securite.com) priced €40-€240+ HT with Monetico card payments and GLS/DPD shipping, and (6) a physical factory outlet in Alsace. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of physical footwear products; there is no subscription, SaaS, or platform component. The customer base spans Construction/BTP, Logistics/Service, and Industrial verticals, with deliberate expansion into female workers, casual/urban style buyers, and ESG-oriented buyers via the LSG and Circular sub-brands; the company sells in 60+ countries but has no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no M&A history, operating as an independent SAS with €915,075 in share capital.

Name

Lemaitre Sécurité

Legal name

LEMAITRE SECURITE SAS

Website

https://lemaitre-securite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lemaitre Sécurité is a privately-held French manufacturer, founded 1974, that designs and sells EN ISO 20345 certified safety and occupational footwear through 4 European subsidiaries, a 30-rep sales force, and 80+ distributors serving construction, logistics, and industrial customers in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Walck

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Footwear Sales: One-time purchase of safety shoes, occupational shoes, overshoes, and accessories through B2B and B2C channels. Products sold directly via e-commerce, through factory outlet, and via distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lemaitre Sécurité designs, manufactures, and sells certified safety and occupational footwear (EN ISO 20345/20347) for professional use across construction, industry, logistics, and service sectors. The product portfolio spans safety shoes (classes O1 through S7S), occupational/work shoes (O2/O3), and overshoes/accessories (TigerGrip, City Grip, Easy-Grip, socks, insoles), organized into branded ranges including AIRPOP, TRAILIUM (and TRAILIUM LSG / TRAILIUM NORDIC), CASUAL, CHUKKA, LIBERTY (women-specific), FOREST, and EVA. Products are differentiated by three patented technologies: Parabolic sole, DuoProtection, and LTC. Sales are conducted through enterprise field sales, a European distributor network, four subsidiaries, a B2B portal, B2C e-commerce, and a factory outlet.

Product overview

Lemaitre Sécurité is a French manufacturer specializing in safety and occupational footwear, offering over 20,345 catalogued product references organized across three main product categories: safety shoes (EN ISO 20345:2022, classes O1 through S7S), occupational shoes (O2/O3), and overshoes/accessories (including TigerGrip, City Grip, socks, and insoles). The portfolio includes numerous branded ranges — AIRPOP (sneaker-style safety), TRAILIUM (all-terrain), CASUAL/CHUKKA (urban-elegant), FOREST (eco-designed construction), EVA S3S (waterproof), and ladies-specific lines like LIBERTY — supported by proprietary sole patents: PARABOLIC (dynamic anti-fatigue), DUOProtection (dual puncture-resistant insert), and LTC (ankle torsion control). Lemaitre partners with Vibram for high-performance outsoles and Sympatex for waterproof linings. The company operates two sub-brands: Lemaitre Safety Green (eco-designed LSG products using recycled materials) and Lemaitre Circular (circular economy initiatives), alongside a B2C e-commerce platform and a B2B distributor portal, a physical factory outlet in Alsace, and a network of 30 sales representatives serving 60+ countries across 4 European subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lemaitre Safety Green (LSG): Eco-designed safety footwear range featuring recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes
• Lemaitre Circular
• TRAILIUM LSG
• AIRPOP
• TRAINER LSG

Products and services

• Safety Shoes (Chaussures de sécurité) Primary product line of certified safety footwear compliant with EN ISO 20345:2022 across safety classes O1 through S7S, with metal and non-metal (composite) toe cap options, puncture-resistant inserts, and specialized outsoles (Parabolic, Vibram, PU2D, TRAILIUM). Targeted at construction, industry, logistics, and outdoor use. Includes branded models such as FOREST S3S, LEVANTE S3S, AIR 200 BAS, COMETE 2024 S3, CONCORDE 2024 S3, RIDER 2.0 S3, MAX UK 2.0 S3, AEGIR S7S, SPEED S3S ESD, and CHUKKA FOX S3.
• Occupational Shoes (Chaussures de travail) Work footwear for occupational (non-construction) environments, compliant with safety classes O2 and O3 (EN ISO 20347). Includes city shoes and professional footwear for indoor and light-duty outdoor use, complementing the higher-protection safety shoe range.
• Overshoes and Accessories
• Lemaitre Safety Green (LSG) Eco-designed Footwear Eco-design sub-brand encompassing the TRAILIUM LSG, TRAINER LSG, and FOREST lines. Uses recycled PET for uppers (up to 90% in FOREST), bamboo and recycled polyester linings, regenerated leather inserts, and soles containing recycled materials. Products carry an Eco Score on product pages showing environmental impact and traceability.
• AIRPOP Sneaker-style Safety Footwear Lightweight safety shoe range designed to look like sneakers while providing certified protection. Described as 'Plus qu'une basket' (More than a sneaker). Includes the AIR 200 BAS S3S ESD with lightweight construction, available in Titanium, Navy, Kaki, and Graphit colorways.
• TRAILIUM NORDIC Cold-climate Footwear Cold-climate variant of the Trailium outsole system, featured in a dedicated Nordic catalog. Engineered for extreme cold conditions in Nordic and outdoor work environments, with winter-tread pattern and Parabolic anti-fatigue effect.
• LIBERTY Women's Safety Footwear
• CASUAL Urban-elegant Footwear Range Urban-elegant safety footwear range combining city style with certified protection. Includes the CHUKKA Chelsea-boot style and CASUAL sneaker-style models for professionals seeking a trendy look, with memory foam insole included across the range. CHUKKA models available in O2 (occupational) and S3 (safety) classes in Marine, Noir, and Sable colorways.

Quantifiable outcome

• DuoProtection provides 100% sole reinforcement and 80% better performance than textile-only inserts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vibram®coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partnership for high-performance outsoles. Vibram® develops specialized soles for Lemaitre's TRAILIUM and Trail VIBRAM ranges, providing superior grip, heat resistance, and durability for extreme outdoor conditions. Soles adapted to both men's (40-49) and women's (35-39) foot morphology.
• Sympatex®coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for waterproof and breathable lining technology. Sympatex® provides imper-respirant (waterproof-breathable) linings for certain Lemaitre safety shoe models, ensuring foot protection while maintaining comfort.
• Mendi EspañamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distribution partner managing Lemaitre products in Spain. Located in Logroño, operating as the company's presence in the Spanish market.
• Performance Brands LTDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distribution partner for Lemaitre products. Located in Wetherby Bramham, handling sales and distribution in the United Kingdom market.
• Intersafe FrancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French distributor of Lemaitre safety products. Located at Paris Nord II near Roissy CDG, serving the greater Paris region with extensive distribution network.
• MabéomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French distributor with multiple locations including Bourg-en-Bresse and Trappes. Provides wide coverage across eastern and western France regions.
• Orexad LyonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench industrial distributor part of AFMN group. Located in Lyon, serving the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with Lemaitre safety footwear products.
• Desenfans GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern France distributor network with 13 locations including Cambrai, Douai, Dunkerque, Lille, Maubeuge, Roubaix, Valenciennes, Bethune, Boulogne, Lens, Saint-Omer, Saint-Quentin, and Amiens.
• Catry-Bayart GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern France distributor network with 5 locations including Armentieres, Lille, Marcq-en-Baroeul, Montreuil-sur-Mer, and Saint-Laurent-Blangy.
• RS ComponentsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor partner listing Lemaitre products. Major international distributor of industrial components and safety equipment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aimont: French safety footwear brand (part of Würth Modyf group) with similar focus on EN ISO 20345-certified shoes for construction, industry, and logistics. Direct peer in product category, French market positioning, and distributor-led GTM.
• ELTEN: German family-owned safety footwear manufacturer with extensive EN ISO 20345 range and own in-house production. Direct peer in safety footwear category, technology focus (e.g., climate system, ESD), and European distribution model.
• Cofra: Italian safety footwear and workwear manufacturer with comparable EN ISO 20345 portfolio and focus on construction, industry, and logistics end-users. Direct peer in product range, vertical specialization, and European mid-market positioning.
• Sievi: Finnish safety and occupational footwear manufacturer with comparable EN ISO 20345 range and own factory. Direct peer in safety footwear category, comfort/ergonomic focus, and European B2B distribution model.
• Base Protection: Italian safety footwear brand (BLS Group) with overlapping target segments in construction, light industry, and logistics. Direct peer in safety footwear category and comparable mid-range price positioning across Europe.
• Uvex Safety Group: German-headquartered safety footwear and PPE manufacturer with comparable European footprint and certified protective footwear ranges. Directly comparable in target customers (industrial, construction, logistics) and product category (EN ISO 20345 safety shoes).
• Dunlop Protective Footwear: Global protective footwear specialist (Dunlop/Hevea) with safety boots and shoes for agriculture, food processing, construction, and industry. Direct peer in occupational/safety footwear category, with overlap on puncture-resistant and waterproof models.
• Parade Protection: French safety and occupational footwear manufacturer with a comparable product mix across safety, occupational, and women's lines. Direct domestic peer with overlapping distribution through French workwear distributors and similar price positioning.
• Atlas Schuhfabrik: German safety footwear manufacturer with comparable product range (S1-S5 safety classes) and strong presence in industrial and construction segments. Direct peer in footwear category, European footprint, and mid-market price positioning.
• HAIX: German manufacturer of safety, work, and tactical footwear with comparable focus on protective certifications, comfort technology, and European/international distribution. Direct peer in safety footwear category, premium positioning, and proprietary sole systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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