During the decades
Until the end of the 19th century industrially produced children’s shoes did not distinguish between a right and a left shoe. Only inelastic shapes had been available, which cut into the feet. This was changed with Elefanten.
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1896
Gustav Hoffmann is the first industrial manufacturer to produce anatomically formed right and left children’s shoes.
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1908
Gustav Hoffmann founds his children’s shoe factory.
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1928
The elephant becomes a trademark.
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1955
The new TORSANA shoe with movable joint element comes onto the market.
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1960
The T3-System is being developed. It puts scientific findings about healthy foot growth into practice.
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1964
The first walker Elefanten el chico has arrived. Due to its extreme flexibility, the shoe is groundbreaking.
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1974
The Width Measuring System WMS is developed with significant participation by Elefanten.
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1989
Water tight and breathable Elefanten shoes come into the shops. -
2007
Elefanten Free - the innovative shoe with unlimited mobility is developed.
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2008
Family member for 80 years: Elefanten celebrates anniversary!
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2008
Elefanten iQ – Das innovative Element, das Elefanten in Kooperation mit VAYU VERDE® entwickelte, ist in der Lage sich dem jeweiligen Wetter anzupassen. -
2010
Elefanten green setzt Ökostandards für Kinderschuhe. Das Obermaterial, die Decksohle und das Futter der Elefanten green Schuhe besteht aus rein pflanzlich (vegetabil) gegerbtem Leder. Today, Elefanten is the best known children's shoe brand in German speaking countries and is becoming increasingly popular with international customers.