“ Founded in the Black Forest region of Southern Germany in 1874, Rieker originally produced shoes for the affluent citizens of Northern Italy. Now sold all over the world, Rieker shoes are known for their individual style and all day comfort. We have been selling Rieker at Wards Shoes since the early 2000s and they’re now one of our most popular brands for Men & Women. Lots of our staff wear Rieker at work because they are so comfortable!