Evensen builds on a family tradition that started in 1916, when Johnny Evensen set out to create quality products that could withstand the Nordic seasons and last for generations. These values became the foundation for a family tradition of heritage craftsmanship.

Today, they form the basis of our commitment to our design philosophy and European production, with repair and recycling services. A product is only as good as the materials and people behind it.

 That’s why our fabrics and production chosen leads decision, price follows. Our products are worn, tested, and improved in real conditions from cities to fjords to meet the highest standards, for you.

Johnny Evensen

Born 1893 in Oslo. Qualified as a royal court shoemaker. Founded the family craft in 1916.

 

Rolf Johnny Evensen

Born 1918 in Stavern. Apprenticed under his father and qualified as a shoemaker. He served as foreman at Norrøna Skofabrikk outside Hamar until retirement. In 1936, he crafted bespoke football boots called "Even Spesial,"tailored to each individual player.

 

Knut Evensen

Born 1954 in Hamar. Followed in his fathers footsteps, made moccasins and worked in his fathers factory. 

 

Martin Evensen

Born 1990 in Oslo. Studied retail and shoe design at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. In 2017, Martin Evensen, fourth-generation cobbler and founder of New Movements, chose to take that legacy in a new direction: one defined by circularity, innovation, and a modern understanding of what responsible craftsmanship looks like.