Zipfit

What Zipfit does

ZipFit is a specialty footwear company founded in 1989 by ski boot fitting pioneer Sven Coomer, headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado with handmade manufacturing operations in Montebelluna, Italy. The company designs and sells custom-fit ski boot liners (Corsa priced at $599) and a four-model insole line (Zippy $60, Crossover $66, Legacy $71, Wander $99), plus accessories. Its core technology is OMFit, a proprietary trade-secret-protected self-molding cork composite that does not compress or pack out like thermomoldable foam competitors and can be continuously adjusted by adding cork to specific zones. Additional proprietary features include a dynamic heel cup, triple insulation (neoprene toe box with Thinsulate and merino wool lining), asymmetrical tongue design, and the widely imitated Power Strap.

Name

Zipfit

Legal name

Zipfit LLC

Website

https://zipfit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZipFit is a 1989-founded, Carbondale-based specialty footwear company that designs and sells custom-fit ski boot liners and everyday insoles built on proprietary OMFit cork composite technology, handmade in Montebelluna, Italy, and sold direct-to-consumer and through an authorized bootfitter dealer network worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Ski Boot Liners: Premium cork-composite ski boot liners sold as one-time purchases. Products include Corsa (race), Freeride, Workhorse, and GFT models. Priced at $599 for Corsa. Liners are designed to outlast ski shells (5+ years) and can be re-warmed for use in new boots.
2. Insoles: Drop-in replacement insoles for everyday shoes and ski boots. Four models: Zippy ($60), Crossover ($66), Legacy ($71), Wander ($99). Made in Italy with same footbed technology as liners.
3. Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories including Corsa speed lace kits ($16). Merchandise including Cool Dad Hat ($30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZipFit manufactures and sells custom-fit ski boot liners and replacement insoles built around a proprietary OMFit cork composite material that self-molds and does not pack out over time. The company offers race-oriented liners (e.g., Corsa), multi-activity insole footbeds (Zippy, Crossover, Legacy, Wander), and accessories such as speed lace kits. All liners are handmade by master artisans in Montebelluna, Italy, and are sold directly to skiers and bootfitters worldwide.

Product overview

ZipFit is a specialty footwear company offering ski boot liners and replacement insoles. The product line includes four insole models (Zippy, Crossover, Legacy, Wander) priced from $60-$99, featuring OMFit cork composite technology with various top sheet materials (synthetic, leather). The flagship liner product is the Corsa ($599), a race-inspired ski boot liner handmade in Montebelluna, Italy. Additional accessories include speed lace kits. All ZipFit products are designed to provide custom-like fit through OMFit cork that doesn't compress or pack out, differentiating from standard foam liners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corsa Ski Boot Liner Race-inspired ski boot liner with extra-low volume, leather interior, speed cinch laces, and OMFit cork composite for a precision fit in 91-93mm last race shells. Targeted at racers and high-performance skiers.
• Zippy Insole Thinnest and most flexible insole in the ZipFit lineup, with an EVA foam base and perforated synthetic top sheet for lightweight, breathable full-foot support in running shoes and ski touring boots.
• Crossover Insole Multi-sport insole featuring an EVA cork base with moisture-resistant perforated synthetic top sheet, providing shock absorption and comfort for activities such as golf and skiing.
• Legacy Insole Original ZipFit insole with EVA cork base and natural leather top sheet that breaks in over time for a customized fit, designed for everyday wear from city to ski run.
• Wander Insole Premium insole with self-molding cork composite base and natural leather top sheet, providing maximum structure and support for everyday use and hiking.
• Corsa Speed Lace Kit Replacement speed laces for Corsa ski boot liners, available in 150cm, 160cm, and 170cm lengths based on liner size.
• Cool Dad Hat Burgundy canvas hat with adjustable closure and metal clasp, designed for outdoor lifestyle activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZipFit liners last 300-500+ days on snow compared to 50-100 days for stock foam liners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 1% for the PlanetminorOthersZipFit is a member of 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. This reflects the company's values around environmental stewardship, particularly supporting mountain communities affected by climate change.
• Protect Our Winters (POW)minorOthersZipFit supports Protect Our Winters, a non-profit working to mobilize outdoor recreation businesses and enthusiasts to climate action. Supports skiers and mountain communities facing climate impacts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@zipfit9691
• Instagraminstagram.com/zipfit/?hl=en
• Xx.com/zipfitliners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zipfitllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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