Limmer Blog

Hi Everyone, with HIKING SEASON quickly approaching, we wanted to reach out and share a few Spring Updates 😊 

Inventory – We received new stock inventory from Meindl, Limmer family friends and business partners in Germany for 3 generations. This includes some out of stock/wide offerings. We have been working with Lukas Meindl and his production team on a few new offerings, we look forward to sharing soon.

Limmer Events/Trips – The best part about Limmer boots, is the people who wear them. We are excited to share a few upcoming opportunities to connect with one another, we invite you to join us for any, or all of them!

LimmerFest – Intervale, NH – June 2-4 (1st Annual)

• Event intended to celebrate the history of the Limmer family in the mountains that reminded Peter Limmer Sr. of his home in Bavaria
• Friday June 2^nd– Arrival, visit Peter Limmer & Sons, Afternoon Hikes, evening gathering at MOAT Mountain Brewing Company.
• Saturday June 3^rd– Wide variety of Group Hikes in the White Mountains, followed by music with the Hickory Horned Devils and dinner at Ledge Brewing Company.
• Sunday June 4^th– Morning group hikes and departure.

Backpacking – Roan Mountain, NC – The Appalachian Adventure Company – June 30 - July 2

• Trip intended to help Limmer enthusiasts experience the incredible beauty and energy of the North Carolina mountains with Backpacker Magazine Ambassador, Steven Reinhold, and his incredible AAC Team.
• Friday June 30^th– 8AM Depart “The Station 19E,” for Carvers Gap & Roan Mt. via Shuttle.
• Saturday July 1^st – Hke North Along One of Most Scenic Highline Balds Toward Little & Big Hump.
• Sunday July 2^nd – Wake Up Near Doll Flats and Return to “The Station 19E” for food/fellowship.

Three Passes Trek – Nepal – Karuna Expeditions – November 25 – December 15

• Trip intended to help Limmer enthusiasts experience the incredible culture and people in the world’s highest mountains with former NOLS instructor, philanthropist, and international guide, Seth Quigg.
• Kongma La Pass – 18,265 ft.
• Everest Base Camp – 17,701 ft.
• Cho La Pass – 17,886 ft.
• Renjo La Pass – 17,683 ft.

As the holiday countdown continues, we wanted to send a quick update to say thank you to the Limmer community for all of your support in 2022! Also, to share a few updates below :) 

• Free Shipping - To help with any last minute holiday shopping needs, we're excited to share Free Shipping on all Online Limmer Boot Purchases from December 15 - January 15th. We will do our best to make sure your orders arrive by December 25th. Ordering by December 18 will help us meet your holiday needs. 
• Free Limmer Boot Grease - Limmer Boot Grease has been made with the perfect Limmer formula and by the Limmer family for over 70 years. Peter Limmer still makes the boot grease today! We're excited to include Free boot grease with all Gift Certificate and Boot Purchases from December 15 - January 15. 
• Personalized Gift Certificates - Do you have a loved one who is in need of a new pair of Limmer boots, but are not sure which size to order them? We are happy to work with you to write a personalized gift certificate note and to work with the recipient of your gift to dial in their sizing. Simply order whichever pair of stock boots that you think the recipient might enjoy (in their approximate size) and write the words "Gift Certificate" in the sizing comments. We will reach out to you via telephone, write a personalized letter, and email so you can print and deliver within the next 10 days. 
• Custom Boot Deposit - Looking to give (or receive) the best possible holiday gift? It's easy to reserve a place in line on the Limmer Custom Boot Backlog. The wait is currently around 3 years, but well worth the time. Reserve yours today!
• 2023 Plans - As you may have noticed, social media is not a strength of ours, but we are committed to better sharing the Limmer story and keeping the Limmer community up to date in 2023! Below is a list of items that we will write about and share next year.
• Update, Supplemental Order of Boots
• Visit and friendship with Lukas and Lars Meindl in Germany
• The Heel Counter - Boots w/ Arch Support, Plantar Fasciitis, etc.
• Visit and friendship with Claus Limmer and family
• Logo Write Up, Define the Meaning Behind the Logo
• Making the Pilgrimage to Intervale
• LimmerFest – Memorial Day Weekend
• Limmer Experience – Backpacking Trip, North Carolina
• Limmer Experience – Hike Vermejo Park Ranch, New Mexico
• Technical Details about Boots
• Limmer Letters
• Let us know if there’s anything that you would like to know about, and we’ll add it to the list!

More than anything else, we simply hope that this note finds you well as we send each of you our best greetings and thanks during this special time of year! Happy Holidays!

Best Regards to All, 

Adam & Chris 

Happy Earth Day - 1% for the Planet and Limmer!

Through the years, the backbone of Limmer wearers have been outdoor professionals, conservation field staff, trail builders, and recreation enthusiasts who love planet earth! We thought to share a few thoughts and how we intend to celebrate Earth Day - each day - moving forward! 

• Connection – Establishing a close connection to nature, understanding the historical significance of public spaces, and experiencing the outdoors can transform any individual.  
• Relationships – Building relationships, creating opportunities for all, and growing community with one another in the outdoors can transform any group of individuals.
• Stewardship – Preserving those special places and the moments of introspection learned with one another there is a shared responsibility, and something to hold onto as sacred. 

To demonstrate our commitment to what we hold as sacred, Limmer Boot Company and Peter Limmer & Sons are now members of 1% for the Planet. We are each proud to donate 1% of our gross sales to two local conservation efforts moving forward.

Limmer Boot Company is excited to partner with the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers (PWV), a group of highly dedicated, organized, and skilled individuals who care for and steward the Canyon Lakes Ranger District in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. This lean/mean group of volunteers (no paid administrative staff), logs the 2^nd most volunteer hours of any group supporting public land efforts in the nation.

Peter Limmer & Sons is excited to partner with the Randolph Mountain Club (RMC), a group of highly dedicated, organized, and skilled individuals who care for and steward the northern slopes of The Presidential Range and Crescent Range in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. This lean/mean group of volunteers (no paid administrative staff) and professional trail crews have a track record of excellence in the White Mountains National Forest.

More than anything for today, we hope that you will take time to be outside and celebrate earth today! We also hope that you will find comfort in knowing that a percentage of your investment in Limmer will support two great organizations, local to both operations so we can be a part of their unwavering commitment to preserve and steward shared experiences in those sacred outdoor spaces.

If you or any of your family, friends, or colleagues need what we consider to be the best leather hiking boots available in preparation for the 2022 hiking season, feel free to reach out with any questions whatsoever. #goearth

As the holiday countdown continues, we wanted to share a quick note that Limmer is here to support any last minute gift giving needs with Personalized Gift Certificates, Custom Boot Deposits, Free Coffee, Free Shipping, and Free Limmer Boot Grease!

• Personalized Gift Certificates - Have a loved one who is in need of a new pair of Limmer boots, but are not sure which size to order them? Know that we are happy to work with you to write a personalized gift certificate note and to work with the recipient of your gift to dial in their sizing. Simply order whichever pair of stock boots that you think the recipient might enjoy (in their approximate size) and write the words "Gift Certificate" in the sizing comments. We will reach out to you via telephone, write a personalized letter, and email it to you, so you can print and deliver within the next 10 days. 
• Custom Boot Deposit - Looking to give (or receive) the best possible holiday gift? It's easy to reserve a place in line on the Limmer Custom Boot Backlog. The wait is currently over 2 years, but well worth the time. Reserve yours today!
• Free Coffee - We’re excited to share that our friends Black Coffee Roasting Company @blackcoffee.mt loved their new Limmer Standards so much that they sent us their delicious organic instant coffee to include with all boot purchases for the rest of December. What peak, trail, or porch will you enjoy the comfort of both a pair of Limmer boots and a good cup of Black Coffee? 
• Free Limmer Boot Grease - Limmer Boot Grease has been made with the perfect Limmer formula and by the Limmer family for over 70 years. Peter Limmer Sr. still makes the boot grease today! We're excited to include Free boot grease with all Gift Certificate and Boot Purchases for the rest of December. 
• Free Shipping - To help with any last minute holiday shopping needs, we're excited for you to take advantage of Free Shipping on all Online Limmer Boot Purchases through the rest of December. We will do our very best to help you make sure your orders arrive December 25th. Ordering by December 18 will helps us meet your holiday needs. 

More than anything else, we simply hope that this note finds you well as we send each of you our best greetings during this special time of year!

The Limmer you know, is the Limmer that is here to stay. 

The intent of this blog is to focus on the 2 things that are most important to Limmer, the special family of Limmer customers, their stories about their boots, and the people and places experienced in them. And also, to share stories about the incredible Limmer history and Limmer family with the special reverence that they deserve.  

As we begin to share those stories, we are humbled to begin by sharing a recent Outside Business Journal with you, not to bring attention to any individual, but to bring attention to Limmer’s rich history and our 100% commitment to keep the boots exactly the same for Limmer customers during a time of very intentional transition that we have worked very closely with Peter and Karl Limmer on over the past several years. 

• The two young entrepreneurs taking over a century-old boot company - Outside Business Journal

If you read the article, we hope you will consider keeping up date by giving @outsidebusinessjournal a follow. OBJ is a critical resource for the @outdoorindustry and has been supporting both outdoor retailers and companies like Limmer for many years!

As you will read, Kristin Hostetter, Editor in Chief at OBJ, is the person who wrote the February 2000 Backpacker Magazine article about the Limmer Lightweight titled, “A Close-To-Perfect Boot.” We are grateful to the OBJ team and Kristin for their support, and to Eric Smith for taking the time and care to blend the Limmer story together in such a thoughtful way.

It is important to share this update, but more important for you to know that we will continue to treat every aspect of Limmer with the reverence it deserves. You, the Limmer family, can expect the exact same highest quality materials, detailed craftsmanship, and long lasting boots that customers have enjoyed and deserved for over 100 years.

We would like to thank Bryan Hayek for his detailed work and focus on helping us bring the new website to life, and to both Ryan Smith with Rooted In Light Media and Steven Reinhold with Appalachian Adventure Company for their beautiful photography work.

Moving forward, you should expect to read special stories about the special people who wear Limmer boots and the incredible history of the Limmer family. Peter Limmer Sr. started something special. For anyone who has ever laced up a pair of Limmer boots, we hope you will find comfort in knowing that the Limmer you know, is the Limmer that is here to stay.

Best Regards to All,

Adam and Chris