Hi-Tec

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Hi-Tec Sports
Type Private
Founded 1974
Headquarters Flag of the United Kingdom Shoeburyness, England
Key people Flag of the United Kingdom Frank van Wezel, Founder Chairman
Industry Sports equipment
Products Sports and lesuire footwear
Employees 500 (approx)
Website www.hi-tec.com

Hi-Tec Sports (Hi-Tec) is a British sports footwear company. It was founded in 1974 in Shoeburyness, Essex, England.

They produce a range of footwear for tennis, squash, football, golf, hiking and others. They focus on the mid-price range of the market. They are known for the manufacturing the 'Hi-Tec Squash' shoe.

In 1982 the company decided to become a worldwide sports label. Formerly known as 'Hi-Tec Sports PLC', Frank van Wezel bought back the company from the markets in 2000. Other names they are known by are Hi-Tec Outdoor, Hi-Tec Court, Hi-Tec Golf, Hi-Tec Sport, Urban collections and Magnum.