Salewa

Salewa is a mountain sports brand from Bolzano in South Tyrol that develops equipment for hiking, mountaineering, climbing and ski touring. Founded in Munich in 1935, it has been part of the family-owned Oberalp Group, based at the foot of the Dolomites, since 1990. At Šport 11 (11-11.si) we stock Salewa hiking shoes and boots for men, women and kids, hiking pants, fleeces, jackets, down jackets and shirts, ski touring apparel, backpacks and via ferrata gear.

Salewa history and what the brand is known for

The company was founded on 8 July 1935 in Munich by Josef Liebhart; the name Salewa comes from the German words Sattler, Leder and Waren. In 1960 Salewa introduced the tubular ice screw that became an industry standard, and in 1994 the Helium helmet, then the lightest in the world. In 1990 Heiner Oberrauch took over the brand and moved it to Bolzano, where the Oberalp Group has operated from a new headquarters since 2011. Today Salewa is known for technical hiking footwear with the 3F System and the adjustable Multi Fit Footbed, for its own Powertex membrane and for Tirolwool Responsive insulation made from Tyrolean sheep's wool, introduced in 2017.

Salewa products in our range

• Salewa hiking shoes and boots for men and women: low and mid models Alp Trainer 2, MTN Trainer 2, Wildfire, Pedroc 2 and Dropline, and high models MTN Trainer Mid, Crow GTX and Alp Mate Mid for treks and rougher terrain. For kids we carry the JR Wildfire and JR Alp Trainer Mid GTX.
• Salewa hiking pants: stretch Pedroc 3 DST, Puez Talvena 2/1 zip-off pants, Pedroc Cargo shorts and the Terminal and Zebru winter pants.
• Fleeces and pullovers Puez Hybrid, Paganella and Ortles Fleece PRO as a warm midlayer.
• Salewa jackets and down jackets: waterproof Puez PTX and NXT PTX 3L, Ortles 2 and Brenta RDS down jackets and Ortles Hybrid TWR vests.
• Hiking shirts Puez Melange Dry, Pedroc and Eagle in quick-drying fabrics, together with the rest of our Salewa hiking apparel, such as beanies, gloves and gaiters.
• Ski touring apparel: Sella Durastretch jackets and pants, Comici and Lagorai pants and midlayers for the climb.
• Hiking backpacks Alp Trainer, MTN Trainer and Sella, plus the ski touring backpacks Randonnee and Winter Train.
• Via ferrata gear: the Via Ferrata Premium ATTAC set, the Xplorer harness and the Aria helmet.

How to choose Salewa gear

• Shoe height and purpose: low models such as Wildfire, Pedroc and Alp Trainer 2 are made for fast ascents on marked trails, while Mid and GTX models give the ankle more support on longer treks and under a heavier pack.
• Fit: Salewa shoes use the 3F System, which links laces, sole and heel, and the adjustable Multi Fit Footbed that lets you tune the width. Try them on with the hiking socks you wear in the mountains.
• Membrane: GTX and PTX models have a waterproof membrane for wet conditions and snow, models without a membrane breathe better on hot summer days.
• Layering: a Dry shirt, a Polarlite or Puez Hybrid fleece and a PTX jacket or Ortles down jacket form a system you adapt to the season and the activity.

Frequently asked questions about Salewa

Which Salewa hiking shoe is right for a beginner?

For marked mountain trails the Alp Trainer 2 or MTN Trainer 2 in a low or Mid version is a good choice. Both have a stable sole and a forgiving fit; the GTX version adds waterproofing.

What is the difference between Wildfire and MTN Trainer?

Wildfire is a light approach shoe for fast hiking and easy climbing approaches, while MTN Trainer is a stiffer, more protective shoe for rocky terrain and longer treks with a pack.

What do PTX, GTX and DST mean?

PTX is Salewa's own Powertex membrane, GTX stands for a GORE-TEX membrane and DST is the Durastretch stretch fabric used in pants and jackets.

Does Salewa make gear for women and kids?

Yes. Most shoes, pants, fleeces and jackets come in men's and women's cuts, and for kids we carry the JR Wildfire and JR Alp Trainer Mid GTX shoes and kids' gaiters.

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