About SCARPA

SCARPA, literally the Italian for Shoe.  Footwear innovation and tradition share equally deep roots at SCARPA, which today remains a family-owned company with its headquarters and performance footwear manufacturing facilities in the same regions of northern Italy where it all started in 1938.

 

A world leader in footwear manufacture and design, SCARPA tirelessly develops its products with innovation year on year. Building a 360° range of high-performance footwear for every kind of mountain sport — backpacking to hiking, climbing to skiing, trail running to mountaineering and approach, plus mountain-inspired lifestyle footwear.

 

Scarpa products embody family run traditions, hand-crafted expertise and excel in durability and fit. Whilst also pioneering revolutionary technologies and techniques in manufacturing to create some of the finest footwear in the world.


Scarpa

Find your stride with Scarpa —the go-to for anyone who loves turning a hike into an adventure or a walk into a “let’s see where this path goes.” Scarpa crafts footwear for real-world wanderlust: iconic walking boots that tackle sodden hillsides, agile trail shoes for spontaneous getaways, and climbing shoes that grip like they mean it. Every pair is rooted in Italian heritage—think hand-finished touches, mountain-smarts, and legendary attention to fit.

What makes Scarpa boots such a favourite? It’s that reassuring “ah, that’s better” feel right from the first wear. Expect grippy Vibram soles, dependable Gore-Tex waterproofing, and clever mixes of classic leather with the latest sustainable tech. Scarpa knows the British outdoors can go from sunshine to drizzle in half an hour, so their shoes are built to keep up—mile after mile, summit after summit.

Ready to ditch sore feet and embrace proper adventure? Step into Scarpa, and give your next journey a story worth telling. Your feet—and your sense of adventure—will thank you.

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FAQs


Scarpa uses Vibram outsoles for superior grip, exceptional durability, and all-round traction—even on wet rock or boggy ground. The design sheds mud, flexes with your step, and can outlast non-Vibram soles by years.

Yes—models like the Terra GTX feature a Gore-Tex membrane and sealed seams, blocking rain and wicking moisture away for dry, comfortable feet, even in heavy downpours.

Scarpa footwear is based on EU sizes, and many UK shoppers find them true-to-size. Check conversion tables and consider sizing up if wearing thick socks for winter hikes.

Scarpa’s Delta GTX and Terra GTX models are widely reviewed as comfortable and robust for long British days—featuring shock-absorbing midsoles, plush linings, and support for tricky terrain.

Yes—Scarpa designs models tuned for hillwalking, fell running, technical climbing, or alpine trekking, each with unique sole stiffness, lacing, and weatherproof features.

Active Fit promises contoured interiors that cut out hot spots and rubbing, while Heel Tension supports your foot on tough ground, boosting stability on uneven or rocky trails.

 

Most Scarpa boots and shoes fit true to size for European sizing, but if you’re torn between sizes, it’s usually safer to size up—especially for hiking or mountain boots. 

 


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