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Lisa Edin.
A journey on foot since 1923 The production of shoes at Docksta Sko has remained unchanged for almost 100 years. Everything is still done by hand and each shoe is unique. This is the story of a stylish journey on foot into the future. By Malin Norman | Photos: Docksta Sko
Docksta Sko was originally set up by Ivar Königson back in 1923. The company is still based in the small village of Docksta in Kramfors municipality on the beautiful High Coast, producing its highquality and comfortable shoes for women, men and children. Lisa and Andreas Edin have been running the business since 2015, with the founder’s grandson Stefan Königson as joint owner.
through industry ups and downs, production has remained in the area and under the watchful eye of the Königson family. According to Lisa Edin, this has been a determining factor of the company’s long-term success. “Ivar Königson had a passion for the business and access to skilled staff, great equipment and loyal suppliers. He never considered for a moment to move the factory anywhere else.”
In the ‘60s, Docksta Sko was one of the largest shoe manufacturers in the northern part of Sweden. Over the years and
The Edins have introduced heaps of new energy into the business, and the company continues to grow. Lisa Edin has a pos-
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itive outlook on the future of the industry as well as on Docksta Sko. “We have the benefit of a fantastic heritage and are facing an exciting future head on,” she says. “The business is expanding steadily, and we can see a growing trend in handmade shoes. Customers are more environmentally aware and want long-lasting products, just like in the good old days.”
Sustainable shoes, made to last This stable yet ambitious company produces slippers, clogs, beak boots, work shoes and boots – all made by hand in the Docksta factory. The shoes are manufactured in four steps: first the individual pieces of leather and soles are cut with special cutting knives; the next stage is when the various pieces are sewn together; after this follows pegging or