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History
“Shoemaking was born into us” is how the youngest generation in our family business describes the passion with which they create and manufacture shoes. Michael and Stefan Hackner represent the now third generation of shoemakers in the family.
The Hackner shoe manufactory was founded as early as 1948, when master shoemaker Fritz Hackner set up his factory in Hilpoltstein to concentrate on the production of goatsewn footwear.
His son Friedrich Hackner took over the company in 1977, created the VitalloFlex brand in 1986, and in 1988 created his Vitallo brand, which would henceforth become synonymous with the most exclusive footwear.
Another milestone was his development of the Climatocork interior – a unique shoe interior made of natural cork and leather, which ensures an ideal climate and maximum breathability and comfort in the shoe.
He was always actively supported by his wife Brigitte Hackner, who also comes from a traditional shoemaking family.
Since 2006, the sons Michael and Stefan Hackner have been contributing their creative energy to the family business. They added new, dynamic design lines to the Vitallo collection in the sports and lifestyle sector and expanded the program with handmade running shoes and exclusive golf models.
1948
Company formation
Fritz Hackner starts his shoe manufacturing business in Hilpoltstein after the war.
1956
Expansion
With the economic upswing in Germany, Fritz Hackner begins branching out into Middle Franconia.
1977
2nd generation
Friedrich Hackner takes over the shoe manufactory and continues it in the 2nd generation.
1982
Finncomfort
Friedrich Hackner develops a groundbreaking new shoe concept with a replaceable footbed.
1986
VitalloFlex
Friedrich Hackner develops a new shoe system that is improved in many respects.
1988
Vitallo
The shoe royal class is born in 1988. Friedrich Hackner has his Vitallo brand protected internationally.
1994
Climatocork
Inspired by the idea of a breathable footbed, Friedrich Hackner developed Climatocork.
2003
Outfitter DOKR
The Hackner company becomes the official outfitter of the reining squads of the German Olympic Committee for Equestrianism.
2006
3rd generation
Michael and Stefan Hackner, the sons of Friedrich and Brigitta Hackner, give new impetus to the company.
2007
Monoposto R
World’s first racing shoe made of vegetable-tanned leather that meets the strict FIA guidelines for motorsports.
2014
Runnertune
The shoe manufacturer Hackner expands its range with a long-distance running shoe.
2023
Anniversary
The Hackner family business celebrates its 75th anniversary and looks back on an eventful past.
1948 - der Beginn einer Erfolgsgeschichte
Nach der Heimkehr aus dem Krieg vervollständigte Fritz Hackner seine Ausbildung und legte im zerbombten Nürnberg seine Prüfung zum Schuhmachermeister ab. Mit vier Gesellen konzentrierte er sich auf die Fertigung von Zwiegenähten Arbeitsschuhwerk, das nach dem Krieg für den Wiederaufbau so dringend benötigt wurde.
Hilpoltstein
Zusammen mit seiner Frau Karolina startete Fritz Hackner das Projekt "Hilpoltstein". Er kaufte das große Sandsteinhaus in der Zwingerstraße 5 und legte damit den Grundstein für die Schuhmanufaktur. Das über 500 Jahre alte, historische Gebäude renovierte er mit eigenen Händen und schuf die Räumlichkeiten für Fertigung und Verkauf der eigens hergestellten Schuhe.
Filialisierung
Die 50er Jahre brachten ungeglaubten Aufschwung mit sich, den auch Fritz Hackner zur Vergrößerung seines noch jungen Unternehmens nutzte. Er begann durch Filialisierung das Unternehmen Hackner weit über die Grenzen Hilpoltsteins in ganz Mittelfranken und Oberbayern bekannt zu machen. Im Laufe der Jahre folgten Vertriebspunkte in Allersberg, Roth, Greding und Nürnberg.
In besten Händen
1977 - the 2nd generation
Friedrich Hackner Jr.
1977 was a very significant year for the Hackner shoe manufactory. The business was placed in the hands of Friedrich Hackner Jr. Like his father, he is also a master of his trade. As a leading employee of a successful orthopedic company in Baden, he gained important experience for his later work as an independent practitioner. He also met his future wife Brigitta there – as the daughter of the entrepreneur, she also came from a traditional shoemaking family.
All New
After taking over the company, Friedrich Hackner Jr. went into full swing. Together with his wife he started the 2nd big reconstruction of the parent company in Hilpoltstein. The premises were to be modernized and greatly expanded overall to create space for storage and the expansion of manufacturing. Friedrich Hackner’s visionary thinking was also to lead him time and again to put new ideas in footwear technology into practice. A very big one was soon to follow…
1982 - the first big hit
Kreativ und voller Tatendrang
1986 - off to new shores
The shoe world needs new brands
After the FinnComfort episode, Friedrich Hackner concentrated all his previous experience and creativity in the development of a new brand – an improvement to FC in all areas: VitalloFlex was born. Further development culminated in 1988 in the Vitallo shoe system, which within the Hackner company has since stood for the highest quality and finest workmanship à la Made in Germany. Customized Vitallo models now have their fan base around the globe.
Feet also breathe
Friedrich Hackner has always been concerned with shoe comfort and its maximization. Again and again he came up against limits, as there were only manufacturers of cork-latex footbeds on the market, which could hardly absorb foot moisture. Driven by the idea of a breathable shoe interior – based on natural materials – he set about developing his greatest achievement. After years of meticulous development work, the time was ripe for Climatocork in 1994.
2003 - Ausrüster des DOKR
Friedrich Hackner ist seit seiner Jugendzeit passionierter Reiter, weswegen er sein Hobby auch zu seinem Beruf hat werden lassen. Das Ergebnis waren die Vitallo-Boots. Die Stiefel hatten in Reiterkreisen Kultstatus erreicht und waren so gut, dass das Unternehmen Hackner ab dem Jahr 2003 als offizieller Ausrüster des Reining-Kaders des Deutschen Olympia-Komitees für Reiterei berufen wurde. Die Stiefel der Mannschaft waren an den schwarz-rot-goldenen Lederstreifen zu erkennen.
Immer 100 Prozent
Wenn wir etwas machen, machen wir es richtig. Wie im Reitsport so auch im Motorsport, Laufsport oder Golfsport. Nicht ohne Grund sind Topsportler in unseren Schuhen unterwegs. Unsere Vitallo Monoposto Fahrerschuhe fanden bereits in der DTM und auf Langstreckenrennen am Nürburgring oder in Daytona ihren Einsatz. Motorsportlegende Walter Röhrl vertraut bei seinen täglichen Tests und Probefahrten oder bei Rallye-Events auf Vitallo Fahrerschuhe.
Geballte Manpower
2006 - the 3rd generation
Michael and Stefan Hackner
Since 2006, the brothers Michael and Stefan Hackner strengthen the shoe manufactory in 3rd generation. They round off the brands and model lines with young accents and open up interesting markets through new target groups. The Monoposto driving shoe marks the beginning of a new era in the Hackner shoe manufactory, because from now on, made-to-measure shoes are not only beautiful, stylish and classy, but also “cool”. Following this motto, the brothers further developed the Novum and Playersline models.
Sports today
As sports enthusiasts, the brothers also focus in particular on the development and marketing of sports shoes. From childhood, the two were fascinated by these models. That’s why in 2014 the first sports shoe brand from Hackner saw the light of day – Runnertune was born. Best performance weight, perfect fit and maximum quality was the claim – the implementation inspires runners all over the world.
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