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Hanwag – A Shoe for Life

December 14, 2010

A climbing boot can contain up to 180 different parts. Bavaria-based Hanwag is an outdoor footwear specialist, with production still done by hand and according to traditional methods.

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Making a pair of mountain boots can involve up to 200 steps, from punching out the leather parts to threading the laces. The resulting product, however, can last a lifetime.