What Risport Skates does

Risport Skates is an Italian manufacturer of hand-crafted figure, roller, and dance skating boots, operating since 1970 from its Montebelluna, Treviso headquarters under parent company Rossignol Lange S.r.l. The company designs and produces skating boots across four support tiers (Soft, Medium-Rigid, Rigid, Strong) using proprietary technologies including thermoformable materials for custom foot adaptation, a multi-layered Pro Mount sole combining high-density PE and carbon fiber, an Air Flow System for sole ventilation, and technical microfiber linings. The product portfolio spans entry-level models (Venus, Gemma) through elite competition boots (RF 1 Elite, Royal Prime, Mercurio), complemented by a 2025-launched accessories line covering blades, bags, insoles, training tools, and apparel.

The business sells exclusively through a network of 330+ authorized dealers, distributors, branches, and Risport Points worldwide, supported by a B2B portal (risport-b2b.techtree.it) and active social channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the dealer level. Customer segments include elite and amateur figure skaters, roller and inline skaters, ice dancers, recreational and beginner skaters, and rental-company buyers.

The firm employs 11-50 people and operates globally across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. Its market position is anchored in Italian craftsmanship heritage, Olympic- and World-Championship-level athlete endorsement, and deep channel penetration within a niche sporting-goods vertical.

Name

Risport Skates

Legal name

Rossignol Lange S.r.l.

Website

https://risport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Risport Skates is an Italian manufacturer, founded 1970 and owned by Rossignol Lange S.r.l., producing hand-crafted figure, roller, and dance skating boots plus accessories, sold globally through 330+ authorized dealers to competitive and recreational skaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Figure Skating Equipment

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Footwear Manufacturing (316210), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (42434)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Athletic Footwear Manufacturing (Running/Training/Court) (IMAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Figure skates
• Ice skating boots
• Roller skates
• Dance skates
• Skating accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebelluna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Skate Sales: Risport generates revenue through the sale of figure skates, roller skates, dance skates, and related accessories. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Risport Skates designs and manufactures hand-crafted figure skating boots in Italy across three primary categories: ice figure skates, roller skates, and dance skates. The product line spans support levels from Soft (entry-level) to Strong (professional/elite competition) and includes complementary accessories such as blades, insoles, bags, laces, and skating apparel. Products are distributed exclusively through a global network of 330+ authorized dealers, with pricing set at the dealer level rather than directly online.

Product overview

Risport Skates, owned by Rossignol Lange S.r.l., is an Italian manufacturer of high-quality skating equipment. The product portfolio encompasses three main skate categories: Ice Skates (figure skates), Roller Skates, and Dance Skates. Ice Skates range from entry-level (Venus) to professional competition models (RF 1 Elite, Royal Prime), organized by support levels (Soft, Medium-Rigid, Rigid, Strong Support). Roller Skates include Mercurio as the flagship professional model, Ambra for high-level skaters, Giada for intermediate, and Gemma for beginners. Dance Skates feature Dance Prime and Turchese. The accessory line includes skate blades (Aspirational, Recreational), bags (Trolley, Backpack, Skate Bag, Wheel Bag), clothing (Beanies, Gloves, Neck Warmer, Socks), equipment (Skate guards, Charms, Spinners, Cream), fitting tools (Measuring Kit), insoles (Anatomical, Comfort), and laces. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy at the Montebelluna facility.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• RF 1 Elite Elite-level ice figure skate redesigned for professional and competitive figure skaters, featuring high-quality leather construction, multi-layered sole with high-density PE and carbon fiber, and stiffness rating of 90 for maximum support during complex jumps and elements.
• Royal Prime Elite-level ice skate meeting the needs of professional athletes, featuring lightweight high-tech materials, technical elastic microfiber lining with outstanding padding, and padded tongue for ankle support.
• RF 3 Pro Ice figure skate combining design, performance, and elegance, featuring an iconic leather sole that reduces vibrations and provides control and stability during high lateral inclinations.
• Royal Pro Ice figure skate for young skaters seeking excellence without sacrificing elegance, combining design, comfort, performance, and lightness with a special lining for quality and technical utility.
• Electra Completely revamped ice figure skate for perfecting figures and single/double jumps, featuring a new technical fabric lining, innovative thermoplastic sole, microfiber upper, and redesigned collar for greater comfort.
• Antares Ice figure skate for young skaters improving technique and tackling first single jumps, featuring breathable fabric lining, ergonomically designed leather upper, and thermoforming capability.
• Venus Entry-level ice figure skate for skaters beginning their journey with Olympic goals, featuring breathable lining, easy lacing, ergonomic thermoplastic sole, and ultra-light supportive upper.
• Rent (Figure 103 and Hockey R203) Plastic ice skates specifically designed for rental companies, offering high comfort and adequate support for recreational and beginner-level skating at ice rinks.
• Mercurio Flagship roller skate model for professional skaters and elite roller athletes, designed for double and triple jumps, featuring Pro Mount sole with Air Flow System, microfiber and high-tech fabric upper, and thermoforming capability.
• Ambra Roller skate combining modern design with technical details for high-level skaters focusing on double jumps, featuring PS and PU combination sole with Air Flow System and advanced heat dissipation.
• Giada Roller skate for intermediate skaters perfecting skills and double/single jumps, featuring perforated white microfiber upper and thermoplastic sole with Air Flow System.
• Gemma Entry-level roller skate for beginners taking on daily training challenges, featuring perforated white microfiber upper, thermoplastic sole with Air Flow System, and reinforced eyelets for quick fastening.
• Dance Prime High-end dance skate in the Royal line, designed for professional dancers requiring maximum support and elegance in ice dance disciplines.
• Turchese Dance skate in turquoise color, part of Risport's dance skate collection.
• Aspirational Blade Stainless steel blade designed for beginner figure skaters with profile facilitating first steps on ice and basic jumps, offering easy and long-lasting sharpening.
• Recreational Blade Steel blade for beginners in figure skating built for stability, control, and ease of learning.
• Measuring Kit Calibrated measuring tape for correct skate size measurement, including circumference measurement for width determination, made of wood and polymer.
• Skate Guard Blade guards for ice skaters to protect blades off the ice, made of durable TPU with over 15 color options.
• Laces Skate laces available in normal (white, black, beige) and Prime versions (white, black) with 100% polyester construction for secure fit.
• Anatomical Insole Insole designed for maximum comfort and support, adapting to foot shape for improved stability, balance, and weight distribution with synthetic velvet and PE materials.
• Comfort Insole Softer and more relaxed fit insole with shock-absorbing structure, reducing pressure on feet and joints, made of synthetic velvet and PE.
• Cream (Skate Maintenance) Cleaning cream designed to visually repair cuts, scratches, and imperfections on skate uppers, available in 3 shades matching main Risport colors.
• Spinner Training tool replicating skating movements for perfecting posture, balance, and agility, made of PBT thermoplastic with ergonomic profile.
• Skate Bag Dedicated bag for storing and transporting skates.
• Trolley Wheeled trolley bag for transporting skates and equipment.
• Backpack Backpack for carrying skating equipment.
• Wheel Bag Bag specifically designed for transporting wheels.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rossignol Lange S.r.l.coreOthersRossignol Lange S.r.l. is the parent company of Risport Skates. The company is headquartered in Montebelluna, Treviso, Italy, and operates the Risport brand. Risport products are manufactured and distributed under the Rossignol Group umbrella, which is a major winter sports equipment company.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sure-Grip International: US-based roller skate manufacturer with strong presence in artistic and roller derby skating. Sure-Grip partially overlaps with Risport's roller skate product line and competes for artistic roller skater customers.
• Moxi Skates: US roller skate brand with strong lifestyle and recreational positioning, riding the resurgence of artistic roller skating. Moxi overlaps with Risport's roller skate category at the recreational/aesthetic end of the market.
• MK Blades / John Wilson: Major figure skating blade manufacturer whose blades are mounted on Risport and competitor boots. While blades are not Risport's core, MK competes in the broader figure skating equipment ecosystem and is a partial alternative/adjacent competitor.

Direct peers

• Edea Skates: Italian premium figure skating boot maker, headquartered near Risport's Montebelluna base. Edea is the closest direct competitor, targeting the same elite figure skating segment with high-end, lightweight, thermoformable boots at similar price points.
• Graf Skates: Swiss figure skate manufacturer specializing in premium, handmade boots. Graf competes with Risport at the elite and professional end of the figure skating market with similar support levels and craftsmanship positioning.
• Riedell Shoes: US-based manufacturer of both ice figure skates and roller skates, with deep heritage in custom boot fitting. Riedell competes directly across Risport's figure ice and artistic roller skate lines and serves overlapping athlete and dealer channels.
• Jackson Ultima Skates: Canadian figure skate manufacturer and one of the largest global competitors in ice skating boots. Jackson serves the same competitive and recreational figure skating customer base with a comparable product portfolio from beginner to elite levels.
• SP-Teri: Czech Republic-based figure skate manufacturer with broad product range across skill levels. SP-Teri competes with Risport particularly in the mid-tier recreational and competitive segments globally.
• Botas Skates: Czech manufacturer of figure skates with long industry heritage. Botas competes with Risport primarily at the value-oriented and beginner-to-intermediate segments of the figure skating market.
• Harlick Skating Boots: US custom figure skate boot maker renowned for handcrafted, made-to-measure boots for elite competitors. Harlick competes with Risport's premium/custom thermoformed offering for serious competitive skaters.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv9x7gxoTQVDcSKXeuisIpA
• Facebookfacebook.com/RisportSkates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/risportskates
• Instagraminstagram.com/risportskates
• TikToktiktok.com/@risportskates
• Xx.com/RisportSkates

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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