--- title: The Goiserer shoe url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/artikel/detail/3931/goiserer-schoe.html" description: "There is nothing comparable with a „Goiserer“ shoe: natural beauty and craftsmanship which are incorporated into this high-quality product." date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # The Goiserer shoe The Goiserer shoe ================= **As well as being a name for someone who comes from Bad Goisern, the „Goiserer“ is also a famous walking boot! There is nothing comparable with a „Goiserer“ shoe: natural beauty and craftsmanship which are incorporated into this high-quality product. The image imprinted into the sole of this famous walking boot incorporates the natural landscape where the mountain summits, rugged mountain sides and green meadows are reflected in the river Traun. Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt is its home.** Goiserer: A shoe tells a story.. -------------------------------- The **reputation of this new walking boot** spread quickly, and soon it found its way into the **Emperor‘s summer residence** in Bad Ischl. **Emperor Franz Josef** was a very keen huntsman, and was often seen in the mountains and woodlands of the Salzkammergut. The **perfect boot was made to measure for him here in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt.** Other aristocratic huntsmen, including the royal household from Vienna, followed suit, and the Goiserer shoe was soon being worn world-wide. Today, Rudolf Steflitsch-Hackl still has the pair worn by Empress "Sisi". Indeed the „Goiserer“ has been worn by many famous people throughout the world. Goiserer: A shoe tells a story about history and tradition ---------------------------------------------------------- And so the **manufacture of this special footwear became a booming business** throughout the centuries in Bad Goisern, including at the turn of this century. At that time, a good pair of boots cost about a month’s wages. The number of hand crafters in Goisern began to decline as modern technology advanced, and products could be produced more cheaply. Nowadays, Philipp Schwarz is the **one and only remaining manufacturer** of the Goiserer shoe. Thanks to **Rudolf Steflitsch-Hackl** , this time-honoured tradition has been kept alive. Manufacturing processes, techniques and raw materials have remained unchanged throughout the centuries. Rudolf Steflitsch-Hackl has developed his knowledge and craftsmanship with help from his father and grandfather who previously worked in the same workshop, and using the same tools. The product itself, the Goiserer, has hardly changed – **some things just cannot get any better than they already are**! The following photo gallery can be navigated with the arrow keys (left, right). © Open copyright © Philipp Schwarz Goiserer shoe (photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![In manual work and with precision Philipp Schwarz forms the Goiserer shoe individually for each customer. (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/c/csm_Phillip-Goiserer-Schuhe-Handwerk-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_f58fa73e61.jpg "Philipp Schwarz Goiserer shoe (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin//user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/boxen/boxen-groß/handwerk-brauchtum/Phillip-Goiserer-Schuhe-Handwerk-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie.jpg "Philipp Schwarz Goiserer shoe (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") © Open copyright © Easter custom Ratschen (photo: Ulli Hillbrand) Close copyright [ ![In the Easter custom "Ratschen", the "Ratschen" boys go from house to house and replace the church bells. (photo: Ulli Hillbrand)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/7/csm_Ratschen-Ostern-Foto-Ulli-Hillbrand_3d114fc67b.jpg "Easter custom Ratschen (photo: Ulli Hillbrand)") ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin//user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/boxen/boxen-groß/handwerk-brauchtum/Ratschen-Ostern-Foto-Ulli-Hillbrand.jpg "Easter custom Ratschen (photo: Ulli Hillbrand)") [ previous slide ](#ttgDetailSiteCarousel "back") [ next slide ](#ttgDetailSiteCarousel "forward") Goiserer: A shoe tells a story about craftmanship and quality ------------------------------------------------------------- The Goiserer is to Rudolf Steflitsch-Hackl, not, as often misunderstood, an example of a robust walking boot. The **Goiserer shoe can complement national dress**, or **provide quality footwear** for walking in the cities. These boots and shoes **reflect the personality of the individual**. In terms of colour, style, shape, design of the sole, and every minute detail, anything is possible. Orthopaedic boots and shoes are also manufactured here in Goisern. Goiserer: A shoe tells a story about Heimat und Welt ---------------------------------------------------- The **inventor of the Goiserer shoe** taught many other cobblers **the tools of the trade**. Down to **Rudolf (III.) Steflitsch-Hackl**, cobblers have passed on their skills and knowledge through the generations. The Goiserer plays an integral part in the **history of the region**. Nowadays the **Goisern shoe** is almost **as well-known**, in other parts of the world, **as [Hubert von Goisern](https://www.hubertvongoisern.com "More information about the musician Hubert von Goisern")**. The boot and the singer have much in common. They both **dictate a certain philosophy about life**, and have an **interesting history**. The history of an entire region. Hubert von Goisern’s father was also a cobbler and produced boots and shoes in the workshop owned by Rudolf Steflitsch-Hackl’s grandfather. Here you can also listen to the **[history of the Goiserer schoe](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Audio-Guides-Goisern-E/18_A_shoe_with_a_history_-_the_Goiser_shoe.mp3 "Audio track Goiserer shoe")**. ### Contact **Philipp Schwarz** still traditional.even though different Untere Marktstraße 9 4822 Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt Phone [+43 664 4643234](tel:+436644643234) E-Mail Web [www.dergoiserer.at](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/www.dergoiserer.at)