Vaneda: the Turkish bootmaker in Ankara’s 2026 defence catalogue
Soldier footwear rarely features in defence-industry coverage, yet it sits inside the same supply-chain policy that governs radars and munitions. Turkish footwear manufacturer Vaneda Ayakkabı is listed in the 2026 Product Catalogue of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) with a single headline item: military boots. The SSBülten directory records the company as holding an SSB defence licence.
Built for cold-weather operations
Vaneda’s best-known product is a cold-weather boot it developed together with outdoor brand Columbia. According to reporting in Hürriyet, the boot is rated to -40C and built around three core technologies, including Columbia’s OutDry waterproof-breathable construction. The same report said the boot is designed so that its weight rises by no more than 5 percent even after 500,000 steps in water. The company’s current website promotes its own DRYTEX waterproof membrane and soles supplied under the Michelin brand.
For NATO armies, cold-wet performance is the defining test of an infantry boot: trench foot and cold injuries remain a planning factor in Arctic and mountain exercises, and the Nordic and Baltic allies have pushed footwear requirements harder since 2022. Turkish land forces face a comparable environment in the eastern highlands, which is the operational context in which Vaneda pitched its product.
Defence-show exposure
Vaneda exhibited at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, where then-Defence Minister Fikri Işık visited its stand, according to Turkish press reports. At the time the company described itself as holding an important position in Turkish Armed Forces supply.
What is not public
No verified public data was found on the number of boots Vaneda delivers to the Turkish military, its workforce or its export customers. Whether the firm holds NATO stock numbers or foreign military qualifications could not be confirmed.
FAQ
Who makes Vaneda boots?
Vaneda Ayakkabı San. ve Tic. A.Ş., a Turkish footwear manufacturer holding an SSB defence licence.
What temperature are Vaneda military boots rated for?
The model developed with Columbia was presented as resistant to -40C.
Is Vaneda in the SSB 2026 catalogue?
Yes, with military boots as its listed product.
Related: VANEDA company profile (Turkish)
