Haferlschuh
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The Haferlschuh is the traditional Bavaria
n shoe. It was designed originally as a working-shoe for maximum performance on difficult alpine ground, but it developed into a timeless classic.
According to legend, in 1803 the alpine shoemaker Franz Schratt from Oberstdorf
, located in the Allgäu
region of the Bavarian Alps, developed the Haferlschuh inspired by the goat hoof. But the Haferlschuh is to Sternke much older. With a boatlike front, deep cut around the ankle and a nailed sole, the shoes gave the wearer stability.
Since 1900 the Haferlschuh became more and more part of many alpine Trachten
. Nonetheless the Haferlschuh is still worn as an every-day shoe, not only for special occasions like the Oktoberfest
.
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
n shoe. It was designed originally as a working-shoe for maximum performance on difficult alpine ground, but it developed into a timeless classic.
According to legend, in 1803 the alpine shoemaker Franz Schratt from Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is a municipality and skiing and hiking town in southwest Germany, located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps.At the center of Oberstdorf is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide...
, located in the Allgäu
Allgäu
The Allgäu is a southern German region in Swabia. It covers the south of Bavarian Swabia and southeastern Baden-Württemberg. The region stretches from the prealpine lands up to the Alps...
region of the Bavarian Alps, developed the Haferlschuh inspired by the goat hoof. But the Haferlschuh is to Sternke much older. With a boatlike front, deep cut around the ankle and a nailed sole, the shoes gave the wearer stability.
Since 1900 the Haferlschuh became more and more part of many alpine Trachten
Tracht
Tracht is a traditional national costume in German-speaking countries. Although the word is most often associated with Austrian and Bavarian costumes, many other peoples of Germany have them.-History:...
. Nonetheless the Haferlschuh is still worn as an every-day shoe, not only for special occasions like the Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest, or Wiesn, is a 16–18 day beer festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. The...
.