The recent earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8m that hit Nepal on the 25th April, located at approximately 80 kms east of Kathmandu at 3.400 meters altitude, devastated the town and caused the death of thousands of people. Lowacould not remain heartless to this tragedy.
Lowa a German shoe manufacturer immediately sent hundreds of trekking boots to the grieving population and collected amongst employees the sum of 3.000 Euros which was donated to Nepalhilfe Beilngries e.V. (http://www.nepalhilfe-beilngries.de/en/home/), an humane society that
has been operating in Nepal with the purpose to sustain development.
Some of Lowaambassadors, such as Ralf Dujmovits, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and Hans Kammerlander are mediators in collecting donations in favor of survivors with immediate need of food , water and clothes so to rebuild the towns and the destroyed villages.
Such initiatives are not new for LOWA, in fact last October a donation of 75,000 euros was sent by LOWA for the construction of a new school in Nepal, health services and a water tank in the small village of Sangachok. This operation was possible thanks to the charity evening organized by the LOWA headquarters in Jetzendorf, Bavaria , together with Ralf Dujmovits and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, whom in Nepal have surely lived many of their challenges, but have also seen firsthand the extreme poverty of the people of that country.
The LOWAproduct philosophy is based on our traditional values, passion, perfection and quality. LOWA represents more than 90 years’ experience in shoemaking. But a company is only as good as its employees. A view behind the scenes shows the people at their daily work….
Thanks to a longtime relationship with Lowa, Ines Papert feels to be part of the brand that supports her dreams and respects her way to communicate the mountain. A communication always open to ethical style, new aims and human contacts. Enjoy the video interview!
The mountaineers Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and Ralf Dujmovits tell us their particular and “double” way to interpret the life among summits and the close relationship that connects the couple with the spirit of LOWA. Watch the videointerview and enjoy!
Women’s feet are just more sensitive, plus they’re simply made differently. Made exactly to her specifications is the woman’s trekking boot Mauria GTX® WS. It’s perfect for multi-day, hut-to-hut hikes in alpine terrain or for other demanding tours in the highlands and hills.
With the Z-8 collection LOWA offers a robust, durable outdoor boot. This boot is especially suitable for special forces and marches with moderately heavy packs on varying terrain.
During the 90th Anniversary of Lowa, Mountainblog had the occasion to meet the professional climber and mountaineer Stefan Glowacz. After some words about his past in the climbing competitions, he talks about his change of perspective, which led him to take part to some important expeditions in the vertical world. The last part of the interview is dedicated to his relationship with the german company of Lowa.
Interview: Andrea Bianchi – MountainBlog Shooting and editing: Matteo Pavana and Matteo Menapage
Doesn’t matter what the weather is like this winter. You’ll be geared up superbly with LOWA Cold Weather Boots. These functional, versatile styles keep your feet warm in all weather conditions. That’s ensured by the perfectly comfortable fit, select premium materials and warm GORE-TEX® lining. The lining protects feet from wet weather and guarantees good temperature management.
Depending on the temperature range and weather conditions, LOWA uses different types of GORE-TEX® lining suited for various uses. A clearly detailed hangtag marked wit h one to four snowflakes offers both sales personne l and consumers help in recognising which LOWA style will be the most comfortable in various types of weather. In addition, LOWA proves with its Cold Weather Boots that proper winter footwear can also hold their own in the upper echelons of fashion. Aside from premium leathers, the Jetzendorf, Germany-based brand uses durable fabrics and microfiber, both on their own and in attractive combinations. Among women’s styles, tastefully selected faux fur collars and ultra modern tweed fabric add exquisite feminine fashionable accents. (more…)
Where do LOWAquality and fitting 100% made in Europe come from? To give you an exact idea of the whole production process, MountainBlog cameras have been in Jetzendorf (Germany), at LOWA production headquarters. Our trip has produced an exciting video made of passion, technology and quality! Enjoy it.
Quality, comfort and functionality make us No. 1 We aren’t satisfied with second best. For that reason we offer our customers only the highest quality, from materials to finished footwear. The guiding values for the high-quality of our products are the high expectations we place on ourselves and our service. The diligence of our talented employees and their never-wavering standards to construct the perfect footwear accompanies every phase of product development. Our service regarding every aspect of the footwear takes into account this standard.
