About us | Leading in-store shoe protection service

Who we are

Born from a passion for creating innovative protection technology, Imbox Protection is footwear protection that is safe for both people and the planet.

We provide an easy, premium and convenient shoe protection solution for retailers to give them a competitive advantage in scaling their business and increasing customer experience.

As the only in-store shoe protection solution in the world, IMBOX is serving millions of satisfied consumers globally.

The main headquarters of Imbox Protection is in Skoedstrup, Denmark, with subsidiaries in Chicago, US and Tokyo, Japan.

We aim to fulfil the vision of becoming the world's best and most innovative protection system for all that you wear.

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Where we come from

The beginning

Overhearing the frustrations of store staff, who were reprimanded for not selling enough shoe polish and waterproofing sprays, inspired René Marker to create an easy-to-use machine to revolutionize shoe protection. This led to the development of a machine that could quickly protect shoes, make work easier for salespeople, and safely meet customers' needs for convenience.

From there the company began in René's small garage in East Jutland, Denmark.

“At some point, I’d got way past the point of no return. The cars had been sold, the home equity had been spent and extra loans had been taken out. Sometimes you can go so far that you don’t have any choice but to move forward.”

René Marker CEO & founder, Imbox Protection

Revolutionizing shoe care globally

Imbox Protection was founded to address frustrations and a gap in the market.
The main goal has always been to streamline processes for store staff, making it easier and faster to provide premium shoe protection for consumers.

Today, Imbox Protection has grown from René and a small team of five to nearly 50 employees, with headquarters in Skoedstrup, Denmark, and offices in Chicago and Tokyo.
Imbox Protection has become a global name, with its technology in 35 countries, protecting millions of shoes with over 8,500 machines, and continues to expand its mission of prolonging footwear worldwide.

Locally managed and globally supported, Imbox Protection offer reliable assistance from trained technicians, ensuring expert help wherever you are.

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Scandinavian design and responsibility

The IMBOX machines are developed and produced in Northern Jutland, Denmark.
Choosing a Danish producer aligns with Imbox Protection's vision of pioneering protection.

Danish legislation enforces strict conditions for safe and controlled production.
The IMBOX is tested and certified according to Denmark’s high safety, health, and environmental standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
Additionally, the IMBOX treatment process is allergy-certified and PFAS-free fluid, ensuring safer shoe protection.