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Since 1958

Our Heritage

An ode to tradition,
a celebration of authenticity and quality,
founded in the heart of the Camargue.

A distinguishing feature

AUTHENTICITY AT THE HEART OF EVERY PAIR

La Botte Gardiane, founded in the heart of the Camargue in the late 1950s. Old and recent models stand side by side, functional products that age well, can be repaired and maintained. La Botte Gardiane does not just make work boots or sandals; it creates companions for journeys and roads.
La Botte Gardiane is deeply rooted in values that are dear to it. Quality, durability, and repairability are essential criteria beyond just style. Raw materials are carefully chosen from old tanneries where relationships go back decades.

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Our core values

QUALITY

Leathers selected from traditional tanneries, with relationships built on decades of trust.

SUSTAINABILITY

Products that age well, can be repaired multiple times, and stand the test of time without failing.

CRAFTS

Each shoemaker works with passion and expertise, bringing their unique savoir-faire to each pair.

TRANSPARENCY

No outsourcing. Everything is manufactured in one location, with respect for people and resources.

OUR COMMITMENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE FASHION

CSR

For its exceptional leathers, La Botte Gardiane works with environmentally-friendly tanneries (all water is filtered and depolluted), most of which are located in France (or in Italy and Spain if equivalent leathers are not available in France). For over 20% of our production, we use 100% vegetable-tanned leathers, which are non-polluting and guaranteed chrome-free. We use accessories such as shoe boxes made from recycled cardboard and manufactured in France, tissue paper made by a French "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company), and even our thank you cards are French!

Ethics

Our commitment to a more respectful world is part of La Botte Gardiane's DNA. We want our business to have the least possible impact on our environment. Durable, repairable, high-quality products, made in the same place, with no outsourcing.

Transparency

We have established trusted, long-term relationships with our main suppliers. Our position is not to seek the lowest prices but to always have an excellent product, ideally sourced from France. We only select a French supplier if the quality criteria are met; the raw material must have real added value.

Sustainable fashion

Everything possible is done to promote well-being at work. Noise pollution generated by production activity is reduced thanks to micro-perforated soundproof walls, which make the acoustics more pleasant. To combat high temperatures, the building, in addition to being constructed according to RT2012 standards, is fully air-conditioned.

Recognized by the State

LABELS & AWARDS

The La Botte Gardiane workshop has been recognized as one of the "Métiers d'Arts" (Artistic Crafts) since 2016. It was one of the first companies in Occitania to be awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label more than fifteen years ago. This exceptional label is granted by the French state to companies that possess rare and valuable expertise.

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100% CAMARGUE HANDCRAFTED

THOUGHTFUL PRODUCTION ON DEMAND