I came into contact with this shoe store because I saw Maftei shoes on the Internet.
Maftei logo is not written anywhere, but the style and sole of shoes are very recognizable.
Standard and simple wood pegged outsole.
Although the style is not very iconic, the last is signature. In addition, stingray leather is also a singature of Maftei.
So what kind of company is this Golser itself?
In 1872, Anton Golser founded a shoemaking enterprise on Kaiserstrasse in St. John, Tyrol. When traveling in Hungary, he learned the skill of making boots by hand and became a master there.
The most iconic model is “Dragon Boots”.
In 1929, other brands of shoes and leather products were sold.
At present, it is the fifth generation. Isabel Golser runs this company with her parents Irmi and Gust.
On the whole, it is a bespoke shoe store with a special business model. They measure the customers, make more scientific and professional suggestions, and then hand them over to several bespoke shoemakers in Austria for production.
The most emphasis is on comfort, not aesthetics.
That’s why I saw Maftei shoes, and then only Golser logo. Maftei is making private label for Golser, just like it does for John Lobb St. James.
Just like Pedag in Germany, which is very professional in foot health, this shop pay more attention to comfort contrary to other places in the world that emphasize beauty.