Scarpa

Scarpa is an Italian mountain footwear manufacturer from Asolo at the foot of the Dolomites, founded in 1938 and owned by the Parisotto family since 1956. At Šport 11 (11-11.si) we stock Scarpa's Maestrale, Gea, F1, Alien and 4-Quattro ski touring boots, Instinct, Drago, Boostic and Arpia climbing shoes, Mescalito, Rush, Rapid and Gecko hiking shoes, and Spin and Ribelle Run trail running shoes for men and women.

About Scarpa

Rupert Guinness, Earl of Iveagh, founded the company in Asolo in 1938; the name SCARPA is an acronym of the local shoemakers' association. In 1956 the brothers Luigi, Francesco and Antonio Parisotto took it over and built the family business now led by Sandro, Piero and Cristina Parisotto. The headquarters and performance footwear production remain in Asolo in northern Italy. Scarpa launched the Alien 1.0 race boot in 2011, its orange Maestrale is one of the most widely used touring boots, and in 1986 Jerzy Kukuczka wore Scarpa Vega boots on his way to becoming the second person to climb all fourteen 8,000-metre peaks.

Scarpa products in our range

• Scarpa ski touring boots: the versatile Maestrale family (Maestrale, RS, XT, Re-Made) and the women's Gea, the light F1, F1 GT and F1 XT for long climbs, the Alien and Alien 1.0 race boots, and the four-buckle 4-Quattro line (PRO, SL, XT) for an alpine feel on the descent. F1, 4-Quattro SL and Gea come on a women's last.
• Scarpa climbing shoes: Instinct VSR for precise climbing on rock and indoors, Drago and Drago XT for bouldering and steep routes, the stiff Boostic for tiny edges and the comfortable Arpia V for long routes; LV versions fit narrower feet.
• Scarpa hiking shoes for men and women: the low-cut Mescalito and Mescalito GTX approach shoes, the light Rapid LT and mid-cut Rapid XT Mid GTX, the Rush GTX for fast hiking and the Gecko for everyday mountain use.
• Scarpa trail running shoes: the light Spin 2.0 and Spin Planet for fast trail runs, the Ribelle Run for technical mountain terrain and the Rapid for quick approaches, all for men and women.
• Pair your boots with skis, bindings and skins from our ski touring range.

How to choose Scarpa footwear

• Type of touring boot: Alien for racing, F1 for light touring with plenty of climbing, Maestrale and Gea for most ski tourers, 4-Quattro for freetouring and harder descents.
• Mondopoint sizing: Scarpa sizes its boots in Mondopoint, the foot length in centimetres: measure your foot and use the size chart, not your shoe size.
• Climbing shoes and foot shape: V is the standard last, LV (low volume) the narrower one. Start with a comfortable model such as the Arpia; for hard routes choose the more asymmetric Drago or Instinct.
• Membrane and cut: GTX means a Gore-Tex membrane for wet conditions; mid-cut models support the ankle under a heavy pack, low-cut ones are lighter and faster.

Frequently asked questions about Scarpa

Where is Scarpa footwear made?

In Asolo in northern Italy, where the headquarters and performance footwear production have been since 1938.

What is the difference between the Scarpa Maestrale and F1?

The Maestrale is a four-buckle all-rounder with more support on the descent; the F1 is a lighter two-buckle boot with a longer walk range for long climbs and fast tours.

Which Scarpa touring boot is right for a beginner?

Most first-time ski tourers do best with the Maestrale or the women's Gea: comfortable, solid on the descent and pin-binding compatible.

Are Scarpa touring boots compatible with pin bindings?

Yes. All Scarpa touring boots we sell have tech inserts; the 4-Quattro also has GripWalk soles for compatible hybrid bindings.

What does LV mean on Scarpa climbing shoes?

LV (low volume) marks the narrower, lower-volume last, often chosen by women and climbers with narrow feet.

Browse the full Scarpa range above, filter by category and size, and find your Maestrale, Instinct or Mescalito.