What INKOP does

INKOP d.o.o. is a Croatian footwear manufacturer founded in 1919, headquartered in Poznanovec, with a workforce of 101-250 employees. The company designs and produces specialized footwear across four categories: work-safety, tactical (military and police), special-purpose (firefighters and rescue), and trekking. The catalog includes named lines such as Zeus 8.0 (premium military boots), Phaunos (chainsaw-protective boots to EN ISO 17249 Level 2), Hyperion 4.0 (winter ankle boots), Atlas trekking boots, Pan work shoes, Atos SCX (S3 protective footwear), and Aura work shoes, with unit prices ranging from approximately EUR 35 (entry Pegaz) to EUR 280 (Phaunos chainsaw boots). All products are manufactured in Croatia and are certified to relevant European safety standards (EN ISO 20345:2022, EN ISO 20347:2012, EN ISO 17249:2013, plus CE marking).

The company's product technology stack is built on multi-layer lamination systems using Sympatex Moisture Tech waterproof-breathable membranes, premium outsole partnerships (VIBRAM triple-layer systems in Zeus/Ares lines, MICHELIN rubber outsoles in Aura), upper materials of hydrophobic full-grain bovine leather in the 1.8-2.3 mm thickness range, composite penetration-resistant midsoles, Kevlar cut-resistant layering in chainsaw protection, steel toe caps rated to 200J impact, and proprietary comfort features such as SUN-SHIELD reflective leather treatment and I-COOL ventilation. Anatomical COOLMAX insoles with antibacterial multi-layer linings support extended-wear use cases. No patents are disclosed, indicating that the company's defensibility rests on certification, material specification, and manufacturing know-how rather than registered IP.

INKOP generates revenue through two principal channels: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own storefront at inkop.hr, including a dedicated OUTLET section with discounts up to 70%, free domestic shipping above EUR 150, and an emerging international delivery offering from EUR 9.90; and (2) direct B2B supply to government buyers (military units, police, fire and rescue services, municipal companies) and industrial customers (metalworking and carpentry workshops, transportation companies). Custom-logo and special-series production is available for defined professional buyers. The company is privately held with no institutional or venture-capital ownership disclosed, operates a wholly-owned renewable-energy subsidiary called Inkop International, and processes online payments through PCI DSS Level 1-certified CorvusPay. Marketing is digital-led: SEO-optimized product pages, Facebook and Instagram accounts, and email newsletter subscription.

Name

INKOP

Legal name

Inkop d.o.o.

Website

https://inkop.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

INKOP is a Croatian footwear manufacturer founded in 1919 producing safety, tactical, military, work, and special-purpose footwear for government and industrial clients. Products are certified to EN ISO standards, sold through its own e-commerce platform and direct supply to military, police, firefighters, and municipal services across European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Footwear

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 industry

Boot Manufacturing (Work/Fashion/Western/Combat) (IMAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Safety footwear
• Military boots
• Work boots
• Tactical footwear
• Protective shoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznanovec

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: INKOP sells footwear products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce platform at inkop.hr. Products include military boots, tactical footwear, work safety shoes, and specialized professional footwear. The company offers both regular-priced and outlet/discounted products.
2. B2B/Government Supply: INKOP supplies footwear to military units, police forces, and special operations units. Products are described as being used by special forces, soldiers, and police with 'Made in Croatia' designation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INKOP manufactures and sells specialized footwear including military boots, tactical footwear, work safety shoes, trekking boots, and specialty footwear for professionals such as firefighters and rescue services. The products are sold primarily through the company's own e-commerce shop (inkop.hr) directly to consumers and also supplied directly to government and institutional buyers such as military and police units.

Product overview

INKOP is a Croatian footwear manufacturer specializing in high-quality safety, tactical, and work footwear. The product portfolio includes multiple boot categories (boots/cizme, shoes/cipele, ankle boots/gležnjače) across three main types: work safety (radno-zaštitna), tactical (taktička), and trekking footwear. Key product lines include the Zeus military boot series, Atlas trekking boots, Pan/Phaunos protective footwear, Ares and Orion military boots, and Hyperion winter boots. Products are certified to EU safety standards (EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20347, EN ISO 17249) and feature waterproof breathable membranes (Sympatex), VIBRAM soles, and materials like nubuck leather and COOLMAX. Made in Croatia with production serving military, police, firefighting, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zeus 8.0 Premium military boots featuring VIBRAM triple-layer sole system, Sympatex waterproof breathable membrane, and natural hydrophobic leather upper (1.8-2.0mm); certified to EN ISO 20347:2012. Designed for military and special operations personnel.
• Phaunos Protective chainsaw boots certified to EN ISO 17249:2013 Level 2 and EN ISO 20345:2022 S7S, featuring 3-layer antibacterial lining with waterproof breathable membrane and composite penetration protection. Designed for forestry and chainsaw operators.
• Pegaz Classic footwear in Zodiac, Clio, and other color variants, featuring waterproof design and quality leather/textile construction. Entry-level priced product in the INKOP catalog.
• PAN SP MC/C Safety work shoes with waterproof and breathable properties, combining leather and textile upper materials. Mid-tier work safety footwear.
• Hyperion 4.0 Winter ankle boot with waterproof nubuck leather upper, antibacterial multi-layer lining with waterproof breathable membrane, and anatomical COOLMAX insole. Designed for cold-weather wear.
• Plutus Premium work ankle boot certified to EN ISO 20347:2012 O3 HRO CI WR FO SRC, with waterproof high-quality water-repellent bovine leather, 4-layer antibacterial lining with waterproof breathable membrane, and SRC slip-resistant profiled sole.
• Atos SCX Protective shoes with built-in steel toe cap and penetration protection meeting S3 certification requirements, featuring SUN-SHIELD function for enhanced comfort and SRC certified slip-resistant sole.
• Atlas CL LX 4.0 S3 High-quality black trekking ankle boot with premium leather upper (2.0-2.2mm), anatomically shaped mobile insole, and SUN SHIELD protection. S3 safety classification.
• Zodiac High-quality lightweight work shoes with combination upper of hydrophobic leather and textile, MICRODIAMOND upper protection, COOLMAX mobile insole, and penetration protection (W005 O3 model). Offers custom logo insertion option.
• Pan SP MC High-quality black work shoes with combination leather and textile upper, waterproof design, and SRC certified anti-slip sports sole. EN ISO 20347:2012 certified.
• Atlas CL LX 4.0 S3 High-quality trekking ankle boot with leather upper, anatomical insole, waterproof membrane, and comprehensive safety features including SUN SHIELD technology.
• Cronus Premium waterproof boots with first-class hydrophobic bovine leather (2.0-2.2mm), TPU cap preventing wear, 4-layer laminate with membrane, steel toe cap (200J impact, 15KN compression), and SRC slip-resistant profiled sole. EN ISO 20345:2011 S2 WR CI HI SRC HRO certified.
• Eryx Work boots with first-class hydrophobic leather upper, comfortable natural bovine leather lining, anatomical insole, and anti-slip sole (SRA certified).
• Atlas SP FL 4.0 High-quality black trekking ankle boot EN ISO 20347:2012 with premium leather upper combining velour and smooth box leather, anatomical mobile insole, comfortable leather lining, and anti-slip profiled sole.
• Atlas SP LX 4.0 High-quality waterproof hydrophobic leather boots (2.0-2.2mm) with 2-way lacing system for perfect comfort, anatomical washable shock-absorbing mobile insole, and PU/rubber sole.
• Olympus 4.0 High-quality black multi-purpose comfortable ankle boot with first-class leather and microdiamond material upper, toe cap protection, padded tongue and ankle area, and SRC certified anti-slip profiled sole.
• Aura High-quality work shoes EN ISO 20347:2012 O2 HRO CI WR FO SRC with premium waterproof leather upper, mobile shock-absorbing insole, and top-quality MICHELIN sole (anti-slip, durable, flexible).
• Ares CL LX 8.0 High-quality black military leather boots, winter version, EN ISO 20347:2012 O3 HRO HI CI WR FO SRC with premium leather upper (2.1-2.3mm), built-in SUN-SHIELD and I-COOL functions, and 4-layer antibacterial lining.
• Atos SCX 4.0 High-quality black protective ankle boot with hydrophobic bovine leather upper (2.0-2.2mm), waterproof laces, and comprehensive safety features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products meet EN ISO 20345:2022 and EN ISO 20347:2012 safety standards with CE certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CorvusPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationCorvusPay is used as the payment gateway for online card transactions on INKOP's web shop. CorvusPay is an advanced system for secure acceptance of payment cards on the internet, ensuring complete confidentiality of card data from the moment of entry in the CorvusPay payment form to the issuing bank. The system meets PCI DSS Level 1 - the highest security standard in the payment card industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bates Footwear: US tactical and uniform footwear brand (Wolverine Worldwide) widely supplied to military and police. Directly comparable to INKOP's tactical segment with similar product positioning, EN/ISO-equivalent certification profile, and government/defense buyer focus.
• Meindl: German family-owned manufacturer of trekking, hunting, and safety footwear with Vibram-equipped premium boots. Comparable to INKOP on the trekking/Atlas product line, premium European manufacturing, and outdoor professional use cases.
• LOWA: German premium outdoor and tactical boot manufacturer with strong military/police supply heritage in Europe. Comparable to INKOP on trekking/tactical crossover, premium European manufacturing positioning, and Vibram-equipped product architecture.
• Elten: German work-safety footwear manufacturer with comprehensive EN ISO-certified portfolio serving industrial, construction, and logistics sectors. Closely comparable to INKOP's work-safety (radno-zaštitna) line in target buyer, certification standards, and product architecture.
• Danner: US-based premium work, military, and outdoor footwear brand owned by LaCrosse Footwear. Comparable to INKOP across military/tactical boots (akin to Zeus/Ares) and work-safety categories, with similar premium component stack (Gore-Tex, Vibram) and government supply heritage.
• HAIX: German manufacturer of premium tactical, work, and safety footwear supplied to police, military, and emergency services across Europe. Direct comparable to INKOP on customer segments (military/police/fire), EN ISO-certified product portfolio, and premium pricing positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Salomon: French global outdoor and tactical footwear brand (Amer Sports) with significant military/law enforcement adoption of athletic-style tactical boots (XA Forces, Quest). A broad incumbent that competes with INKOP on tactical and outdoor categories at much greater scale and brand reach.
• Hanwag: German premium boot manufacturer (parent of LOWA) producing trekking, work, and combat footwear. Overlaps with INKOP's trekking and tactical boot lines; broader European footprint and deeper product breadth make it a broader incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inkopinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/inkophr

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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