Tretorn is a real classic within the rubber boot industry and the company has more than 100 years experience. Henry Dunker started Tretorn in 1891 in Helsingborg, Sweden, where the head office is still situated. Due to their extensive experience in this field Tretorn knows exactly how a functional quality boot should be made down to the smallest detail.
Tretorn boots are actually made by hand from between 20 to 30 different components. They even consider the environment as they use a rubber mix free of PVC.
Tretorn is a real classic within the rubber boot industry and the company has more than 100 years experience. Henry Dunker started Tretorn in 1891 in Helsingborg, Sweden, where the head office is still situated.
Due to their extensive experience in this field Tretorn knows exactly how a functional quality boot should be made down to the smallest detail. Tretorn boots are actually made by hand from between 20 to 30 different components. They even consider the environment as they use a rubber mix free of PVC.
Some distinguishing marks of the Tretorn gum boots are their correctly fitting shoes and reinforced heel grips. Another well known Tretorn feature is the non slippery soles. Generally speaking, Tretorn boots have a fairly tight fit around the heels and wrists to ensure that they stay in place. Even so, there is enough space around the foot to allow for an extra sock.
Today there is a very wide selection of Tretorn boots and the different types obviously reflect various areas of use. Worth mentioning is the highly technological Tretorn Setter Outlast, where the boot is lined with the material ‘Outlast' which lets heat out as well as keeping the cold out. This is a new technology using micro capsules that melt at 32 degrees Celsius providing a cooling effect, but at lesser temperatures the material is both insulating and warming.
The collection also includes the advanced everyday boot Tretorn Strong and the classic Tretorn Sarek Touring which is available in a variety of models.
Many years ago Tretorn experienced some problems with their rubber mixtures and we still hear comments about this today. However, these days it is highly unusual with any complaints regarding the Tretorn boots. Saying this, it is important to take good care of rubber boots. The basic rule is to keep them clean by using lukewarm water and a mild soap solution. If the boots are not used for an extended period of time they should be stored in a dark and cool place.
