Bramwell International is a family run business based in the English Lake District. We’re the official distributor of Meindl boots across the UK and Ireland. We’re passionate about spending time in the outdoors and about the high quality footwear that we sell. Here’s our brief history. If you’ve a question about Meindl  – whether you’re a customer or a retailer, there’s nothing we can’t answer. Try us!

A brief history of Bramwell International.

1992

Bramwell International established by Grant and Alastair Bramwell.

1993

The company begins distributing Meindl children’s walking boots and shoes throughout the UK.

1996

The company takes over the distribution of Meindl in Ireland. Meindl introduce the popular Burma boot.

1998

Nick Bramwell joins the company.

2002

Heather Palmer joins the company as Operations Manager and Hilda Carse joins the company as After Sales.

2004

Jan Speight joins the team. Grant Bramwell retires and Bramwell International is now run by his two sons, Alastair and Nick.

2005

Amanda Bainbridge joins the team as representative for Northern England and Northern Wales.

2007

Adele Barrow joins the team as Financial Controller.

2008

Meindl develop their wide fitting comfort fit range of boots and shoes which establishes them as a leader in wide fitting footwear in the outdoor market.

2013

Marina Carmichael joins the team in the Lake District.