Team & History

Outdoor gear since 1993

Our Story.
Your Gear.

From a shop in Götzis to one of Europe's fastest-growing outdoor brands.

1993
Founded
200K+
Packages yearly
500K+
Happy customers
6
Markets worldwide

The beginning

It all started with one store and a passion for the mountains.

ALPIN LOACKER was founded in 1993 as a retail business for mountaineering equipment in Götzis, Vorarlberg. From day one, one thing was at the center: high-quality products for people who love nature.

What started as a local shop has become a well-known brand across Europe – with over 200,000 packages shipped yearly and customers throughout Europe, the USA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada.

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"Quality and sustainability have always been at the forefront – from day one."

Alpin Loacker, Götzis 1993

Milestones

1993
Founded as a retail business for mountaineering equipment in Götzis, Vorarlberg.
1993
2017
2017 / 18
Felix Loacker takes over and launches the Alpin Loacker private label in online retail. The beginning of rapid growth.
2020 – 25
Strong growth in the DACH region and across Europe. Over 200,000 packages shipped yearly. Switzerland as an additional market.
2020+
2026
2026
Acquisition of Feelgrounds – the leading barefoot sneaker brand. Together serving over 500,000 customers worldwide. Expansion continues.
Felix Loacker

The visionary behind it

Felix Loacker

CEO & Owner

"I didn't just take over a business – I brought a vision. Online, direct, sustainable, international."

As the son of founder Isabella Loacker, Felix spearheaded the strategic repositioning in 2017/18: away from brick-and-mortar retail, toward a strong direct-to-consumer brand. With the acquisition of Feelgrounds in 2026, he's writing the next chapter of this success story.

Where we sell

From Vorarlberg to the world. With the acquisition of Feelgrounds in 2026, we added UK, USA, and Canada.

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Europe
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Switzerland
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UK
New 2026
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USA
New 2026
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Canada
New 2026

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