La Sportiva is a hiking, mountaineering, climbing and trail running shoes and gear manufacturer from Italy. The company was founded in 1928 and specializes in footwear and technical clothing for alpine sports and running.
Founded in 1928 by mountain enthusiast Narciso Delladio.
Started as a small shoe workshop in Italy.
In the 1980s, La Sportiva extended its production to the footwear sector, with the introduction of technical mountaineering boots.
In the 1990s, La Sportiva widened its range of products, launching a complete line of technical clothing for mountain sports and introducing the first trail running shoe, the Ghost.
In 2002, La Sportiva introduced the first winter climbing and mountaineering boot, the Spantik.
In 2018, La Sportiva launched its first climbing shoe for women, the Kataki.
Today, La Sportiva is a leading brand in outdoor footwear and clothing market.
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Designed for high-altitude mountaineering and built with waterproof Gore-Tex lining, the Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boots are La Sportiva's flagship product.
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The Ultra Raptor GTX Trail Running Shoes feature Gore-Tex lining and sticky rubber soles for increased traction on slippery surfaces.
La Sportiva shoes are made in Italy.
Yes, La Sportiva shoes are designed for hiking, mountaineering, climbing, and trail running and are known for their high performance and durability.
La Sportiva shoes range in price from around $100 to $600 depending on the type and features of the shoe.
La Sportiva shoes tend to run small, so it is recommended to order a half size larger than your regular shoe size.
La Sportiva offers a one-year warranty on all their footwear products against any defect in material or workmanship.