Shoe store MBaetz” in Erfurt closes after 18 years – farewell party planned!

Shoe store MBaetz” in Erfurt closes after 18 years – farewell party planned!

In Erfurt's city center, customers will soon have to say goodbye to a popular shop: Mechthild Bätz has decided to close her shoe shop "MBaetz" after 18 years. The closure will take place this year, and the reason for this step is no small thing - Bätz wants to start a new phase of life and start studying. Despite the emotional reactions of her loyal customers, she remains optimistic and looks to the challenges ahead.

On December 13th there will be a farewell party for the customers, where Bätz would like to say goodbye to her loyal clientele. During this time she is looking for a successor who can take over the business on a turnkey basis. “MBaetz” is known for high-quality, hand-made shoes from small factories, and the focus is on the individuality and personality of the fashion. Customers appreciate the harmonious style and variety that Bätz brings to their range - both functional, subtle and eye-catching, stylish models are on offer.

A look at the “MBaetz” brand

The fashion from “MBaetz” is characterized not only by its aesthetics, but also by the quality of the materials. Shoes are produced fairly and mainly come from European, handmade manufacturers. These include brands such as arche, which is known for its wearing comfort, or Cydwoq, which impresses with its unusual designs. Trippen offers classic models with a modern twist. The selection on mbaetz.com is diverse and combines beauty with comfort.

But the closure of “MBaetz” sheds light on the challenges facing the shoe industry as a whole. More and more companies are looking for ways to live up to their responsibility towards the environment. Recently, 14 fashion and shoe companies, including international giants such as Adidas and Puma, set an example and joined the global sustainability initiative Fashion for Good. This initiative aims to rethink the linear model of shoe production and switch to a circular system - an exciting challenge that also presents many small manufacturers with major tasks.

The challenges of the shoe industry

The “Closing the Footwear Loop” initiative aims to develop innovative solutions in materials science and take-back programs. Billions of shoes are produced every year, but unfortunately, according to estimates, 90 percent of them end up in landfills. The project aims to fundamentally change the way shoes are designed, used and disposed of. The industry continues to face difficulties, primarily due to a lack of infrastructure and design principles for circular products. You can find out more about this in an article fashionunited.de experience.

While the closure of “MBaetz” is a loss for many, it also opens up new perspectives for the future of the shoe industry. The focus on sustainability and individual design quality could also be of great interest to Bätz's successors. With a good knack for individual shoe fashion, a new chapter can perhaps be opened here.