fr
La Sportiva
La Sportiva: Alpine Excellence Born in the Heart of the Dolomites
At first glance, there seems to be little connection between wooden clogs and climbing shoes. Yet, one led straight to the other. This is the story of La Sportiva, founded in 1928 by Narciso Delladio. In its early days, the Italian craftsman manufactured leather boots and clogs for farmers in the Trento region. After equipping the military during World War II, the brand specialized in mountaineering before becoming the undisputed global leader in climbing shoes and high-altitude mountaineering boots.
Today, La Sportiva is the ultimate benchmark for verticality and outdoor enthusiasts. From ultra-rugged hiking boots to technical accessories (chalk bags, hoodies, ski sleeves), the Italian brand also excels in mountain running and ski touring, driven by cutting-edge technologies and materials.
Discover the brand's legendary men's and women's models in our store and online at Montaz.com: Akasha, TX4, Katana, Jackal, Nepal, Tarantula, Mutant, Trango...
La Sportiva FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Where are La Sportiva shoes manufactured?
La Sportiva is an Italian company that maintains a strong local manufacturing heritage. Its high-tech mountain boots and climbing shoes are primarily manufactured in its own factories in Northern Italy, particularly in the Trentino region (Ziano di Fiemme), as well as in the provinces of Treviso (Asolo) and Padua (San Martino di Lupari).
Which La Sportiva shoe should I choose for trail running?
Your choice depends on the terrain and distance. La Sportiva designs shoes with legendary grip (FriXion outsoles) and highly breathable uppers:
La Sportiva Jackal & Akasha: Ideal for ultra-trail running due to their maximalist cushioning and long-distance comfort.
La Sportiva Mutant: Perfect for muddy, technical, and mid-distance trails thanks to its ultra-precise fit and aggressive lug design.
How do La Sportiva shoes fit?
La Sportiva footwear is known for having a snug, precise European/Italian fit. For trail running and hiking shoes, we recommend ordering a half size to a full size up from your usual shoe size. For climbing shoes (Katana, Tarantula), climbers typically downsize by one to two sizes to maximize precision on the rock.
Hoka or La Sportiva: How to choose?
Hoka focuses on maximum cushion, "oversize" comfort, and a smooth, rolling stride on packed trails and paths.
La Sportiva prioritizes precision, lateral stability, foot protection, and exceptional grip on technical, rocky, and steep alpine terrain.
Scarpa or La Sportiva for mountaineering and climbing?
Both Italian giants offer flawless manufacturing quality. The choice comes down to your foot shape: La Sportiva generally caters to narrow-to-medium feet looking for a precise, close-to-foot feel, while Scarpa often offers a slightly wider toe box and volume.
Salomon or La Sportiva?
Salomon excels in versatility, lightweight agility, and speed, making it ideal for classic hiking paths and fast-packed trail running.
La Sportiva reigns supreme as soon as the environment becomes vertical, rugged, or alpine (high altitude, scree fields, via ferrata) thanks to its superior durability and protective stiffness.
(View ineligible products)
By phone at 04 79 72 59 69
30 day withdrawal period
from 150€ by credit card
Order and collect your order directly from La Ravoire!
Free assembly of bindings with the purchase of a pack
A team of enthusiasts to advise you
Giftcard offered from the first purchase
Newsletter subscription
Want to take advantage of promotions before everyone else ? Then don't wait any longer !