The company Nico Schmid GmbH + Co.KG (Germany) was founded in 1959. Since October 15, 2009, the NICO brand has been one of the 281 best German brands of the century. The NICO range includes mold holders, spacers and lasts for shoes made from different materials - foam with antibacterial properties, high-quality plastic and natural wood (beech and red cedar). NICO also offers a variety of shoe horns - metal, plastic, both standard and designer. The assortment is complemented by gift sets with shoe care products. Anti-ice snow chains for shoes have become very popular in recent years. The company pays great attention to the environmental friendliness of its products. The red cedar used to make shoe stays and lasts comes from North America. This is a type of fast-growing tree specifically designed for cutting down. Wood does not undergo chemical treatment and is therefore an absolutely environmentally friendly product.