Made in Canada
Kamik
In short
Yes, Kamik makes its products in Canada, in Quebec. It makes rubber boots, winter boots and rain boots. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1898.
Kamik calls itself one of the last North American boot makers, and about 70 percent of its boots are still made in Quebec. The company makes rain boots, snow boots and insulated winter boots for kids and adults, with rubber offcuts shredded and reused in new pairs.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Kamik
- Parent company
- Genfoot Inc.
- Products
- Rubber boots, winter boots and rain boots
- Made in
- QuebecQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online and at outdoor and shoe retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1898
- Website
- kamik.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Leftover rubber is recycled into roughly 360,000 boots a year.
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.
Kamik: questions people ask
Where are Kamik products made?
Kamik makes its products in Quebec, 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 Kamik make?
Rubber boots, winter boots and rain boots. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Kamik a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Kamik is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Kamik?
Online and at outdoor and shoe retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Kamik founded?
Kamik was founded in 1898.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Kamik?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
