Haferlschuh

TheHaferlschuh(German:[ˈhaːfɐlˌʃuː]) is the traditionalBavarianshoe. It was designed originally as a work shoe for alpine terrain, but it can now be worn in a more general setting. In Bavaria it may also be called aBundschuh.In Austria, it is known as aSchützenschuh.

According to legend, in 1803 Franz Schratt, an alpine shoemaker fromOberstdorf(located in theAllgäuregion of theBavarian Alps), developed the Haferlschuh inspired by the goat hoof. ^[1]However, Sternke asserts that the Haferlschuh is much older. With a boatlike front andhobnailedsole, the shoes gave the wearer stability.

Since 1900, the Haferlschuh has become a part of many alpineTrachten.Nonetheless, the Haferlschuh is still worn as an everyday shoe, and not just for special occasions likeOktoberfest.

References

^"The Bavarian Haferlschuh: Half a shoe?".18 November 2015.

Helge Sternke:Alles über Herrenschuhe.Nicolai Verlag, Berlin, 2006, 560 S., 450 Abb.,ISBN 3-89479-252-3.(With a detailed information about the Haferlschuh).
Schuh Bertl / Helge Sternke:Der Haferlschuh: Tradition, Handwerk, Mode.Heel, Königswinter 2015,ISBN 978-3-86852-787-2.

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[1] "The Bavarian Haferlschuh: Half a shoe?".18 November 2015.

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