Made in Canada
Esker Insoles
In short
Yes, Esker Insoles makes its products in Canada, in Squamish, BC. It makes wool, natural rubber and linen insoles, merino wool socks. The company is Canadian owned.
Esker Insoles was started in British Columbia's Sea to Sky corridor by Patrick Long and Andy Boniface, who wanted a natural alternative to plastic foam insoles. The insoles are made in Canada from Canadian wool, natural rubber and linen, in an ArchSupport model and a flexible LowProfile model, and the brand has added merino wool socks.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Esker Insoles
- Parent company
- Esker Insoles Ltd.
- Products
- Wool, natural rubber and linen insoles, merino wool socks
- Made in
- Squamish, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and bike and outdoor shops
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- eskerinsoles.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Esker insoles are made in Canada from Canadian wool, natural rubber and linen instead of plastic foam.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Esker Insoles: questions people ask
Where are Esker Insoles products made?
Esker Insoles makes its products in Squamish, BC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Esker Insoles make?
Wool, natural rubber and linen insoles, merino wool socks. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Esker Insoles a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Esker Insoles is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Esker Insoles?
Online and bike and outdoor shops. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Esker Insoles?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.