SCARPA

SCARPA is an Italian performance footwear company founded in 1938 in the Asolo and Montebelluna area of northern Italy. Its official history describes an early goal of bringing together local shoemakers to make high quality shoes, and the company continues to design and manufacture performance footwear in the same region. The SCARPA name is an acronym for an association of shoe makers in the Asolo mountain area. Today the brand is recognised in climbing, hiking, mountaineering, trail running and ski touring.

Mountain footwear from the Asolo region

SCARPA developed alongside the Dolomites and the outdoor culture of the Veneto foothills. The company's headquarters and performance footwear manufacturing facilities remain in northern Italy. This location connects the brand's work to mountain sports and to local shoemaking skills. The range has expanded over many decades, but technical footwear remains its central business. SCARPA describes product development around fit, performance, material choices and use in demanding outdoor settings.

Collections for climbing, hiking and skiing

The current official catalogue groups products into climbing, approach, mountaineering, hiking, trail running and outdoor lifestyle. It also has dedicated ski collections that include alpine touring and telemark equipment. The assortment includes climbing shoes, approach shoes, hiking and mountaineering boots, trail running shoes and ski boots. These categories support different activities, from indoor and rock climbing to long routes in the mountains. Product specifications vary by model, so users should check the official product pages for intended use, construction and fit details.

Family ownership and Italian operations

The legal seller on SCARPA's terms page is Calzaturificio S.C.A.R.P.A. S.p.A., registered in Asolo, Italy. The company's governance page says the Parisotto family controls SCARPA through Cornaro Holding S.r.l. and that investment company NUO joined the shareholding in 2024 with a minority stake. SCARPA identifies Asolo as its headquarters and describes itself as family owned. Those disclosures show European operating headquarters and control. No non-European owner with a 50 percent or greater stake is indicated by the company.