Tamaris is a German footwear brand founded in Detmold in 1967 by Horst Wortmann, part of the family-run Wortmann Group. The brand is known for its own Antishokk cushioning and Duo-Tex breathable lining, built into boots, heels, sandals and everyday shoes. The Queen B carries a curated Tamaris edit online and in-store.

Tamaris Footwear

Q: What is Tamaris known for?

Tamaris is known for genuinely comfortable footwear, built around its own Antishokk heel cushioning and Duo-Tex breathable lining rather than licensed comfort technology. Boots, courts and sandals in genuine leather make up most of the range.

Q: Where can I buy Tamaris in the UK?

The Queen B Boutique in Penarth stocks a Tamaris edit online and in-store. It's also widely available through other UK retailers, so it isn't exclusive to us, but we've chosen the styles that suit our customers.

Q: Is Tamaris true to size?

Tamaris generally runs true to size, though fit can vary a little between boots and lighter summer styles. If you're between sizes or unsure, it's worth trying a pair in the boutique before ordering online.

Q: How do I care for Tamaris shoes?

Tamaris leather shoes benefit from a soft brush and colourless polish after wear, especially through wet weather. The Duo-Tex lining helps keep feet dry, but let damp shoes air dry naturally rather than using direct heat.

Tamaris Footwear

Tamaris has been making comfort-first footwear in Detmold, Germany, since 1967, when Horst Wortmann founded the brand and named it after his niece. The rail here runs through boots, heels, sandals and everyday shoes, built around the brand's own Antishokk cushioning and Duo-Tex breathable lining. If your feet have ever regretted a shoe by the end of the day, Tamaris is built specifically to avoid that.

We stock Tamaris because the comfort technology is genuinely built in rather than bolted on. Antishokk cushioning sits in the heel of most styles, and it's the reason customers come back for this brand specifically.

Boots and everyday courts make up most of the autumn and winter stock, with sandals and lighter styles taking over for summer. Genuine leather runs through most of the range, finished with the brand's Duo-Tex membrane to keep feet dry without losing breathability.

Tamaris was founded in Detmold in 1967 by Horst Wortmann, part of the family-run Wortmann Group, and named after his niece. Antishokk cushioning and Duo-Tex lining are the brand's own technologies, developed in-house rather than licensed in, and they're a big part of why Tamaris has stayed a genuine market leader in Germany for decades.

Everything ships across the UK, or come and try the fit for yourself in Penarth, alongside the rest of the footwear edit.

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