Geox S p A

What Geox S p A does

Geox S.p.A. is an Italian footwear and apparel company headquartered in Montebelluna, Italy, founded in 1992 by Mario Moretti Polegato and publicly listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker: GXSBY / BIT:GEO). The company's defining technology is a family of patented breathable waterproof membrane systems integrated into perforated soles and, in higher-tier lines, into shoe uppers as well. Five core technology platforms — the Original Breathing System, ABX Waterproof System, Zero Shock System, Aerantis Dynamic Ventilation, and Amphibiox — are protected by over 60 international patents and underpin product ranges marketed under sub-brands including Spherica, Nebula, Aerantis, Amphibiox, and Walk Pleasure.

The product portfolio spans men's, women's, and children's footwear across sneakers, dress shoes, sandals, loafers, boots, ballerinas, heels, and specialized kids' first-step and light-up lines, alongside a complementary apparel line of jackets, down jackets, parkas, and knitwear. Geox operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining owned country-specific e-commerce sites, directly operated single-brand retail stores, franchise locations, and multi-brand retail partners across more than 100 countries, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Pricing is unit-based with a €1,500-€2,000 maximum direct-order transaction limit; premium co-branded products (e.g., Robyn Lynch collaborations) are priced at €149-169.

The company pursues revenue through footwear and apparel product sales, designer co-branding (notably with Irish designer Robyn Lynch), and entertainment character licensing partnerships (Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Warner Bros. for Looney Tunes and Harry Potter). Sustainability is an increasingly visible commercial thread, with co-development partnerships for regenerated wool (Manteco) and ECONYL recycled nylon (Aquafil) and active membership in the Global Recycled Standard and Leather Working Group certification bodies. As of Q1 2026, Geox remains operationally active under CEO Francesco Di Giovanni and CFO Andrea Maldi, with founder Mario Moretti Polegato continuing as Chairman.

Name

Geox S p A

Legal name

Geox S.p.A.

Website

https://geox.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Geox S.p.A. is a publicly listed Italian footwear and apparel company that designs and sells patented breathable waterproof shoes and clothing through owned stores, e-commerce, franchises, and multi-brand retail partners across more than 100 countries, serving men, women, and children consumers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Footwear

NAICS

Shoe Retailers (45821), Shoe Retailers (4582), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Active Lifestyle Apparel Retail (CRAAABAL), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI)

Keywords

• Breathable footwear
• Italian footwear brand
• Waterproof membranes
• Comfort casual shoes
• Kids licensed footwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebelluna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Footwear and Apparel Product Sales: Geox generates revenue primarily through the sale of footwear products including sneakers, sandals, dress shoes, casual shoes, boots, ankle boots, loafers, ballerinas, pumps, heels, and wedges, along with apparel including jackets, down jackets, parkas, and accessories.
2. Licensing and Collaboration Revenue: Geox licenses its brand and technology for co-branded products with designers and entertainment franchises including Marvel, Disney, Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and fashion designers like Robyn Lynch.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Geox designs, manufactures, and sells breathable footwear and apparel built around its patented Original Breathing System — a perforated sole incorporating a waterproof breathable membrane. Its product portfolio spans women's, men's, and kids' footwear (sneakers, dress shoes, sandals, boots, loafers, ballerinas, heels) plus apparel (jackets, parkas, down jackets) and licensed character collections for children. The company distributes through owned e-commerce, retail stores, franchises, and multi-brand wholesale partners in over 100 countries.

Product overview

Geox S.p.A. is a footwear and apparel company offering breathable shoes and clothing collections. The company's product portfolio centers on its proprietary breathing technology, with core products organized into footwear (women's, men's, and kids' collections) and apparel lines. Key product ranges include Spherica™, Nebula™, Aerantis™, Amphibiox™, Walk Pleasure™, and Any Weather Condition - each utilizing Geox's Original Breathing System, ABX Waterproof System, and Zero Shock System technologies. The company also offers licensed children's collections including Disney, Marvel, Looney Tunes, and Super DC Heroes collaborations. The product architecture follows a technology-driven approach where core breathable technologies (Original Breathing System, ABX, Zero Shock) are incorporated across multiple product lines and price points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spherica: Hi-tech range featuring cushioning and breathability technology for comfort
• Nebula
• Aerantis
• Amphibiox
• Walk Pleasure
• Zero Shock System
• ABX Waterproof System
• Original Breathing System
• Benefeet

Products and services

• Women's Footwear Collection Women's shoes including sneakers, sandals, ballerinas, loafers, pumps, heels, wedges, ankle boots, boots, and mules, incorporating Geox's breathable Original Breathing System and waterproof ABX membrane technologies for everyday, office, and summer wear.
• Men's Footwear Collection Men's shoes including sneakers, sandals, loafers, dress shoes, casual shoes, slip-ons, and ankle boots featuring Geox's breathable and waterproof technologies for daily wear, office, and versatile use.
• Kids Footwear Collection Comprehensive children's footwear including sneakers, sandals, light-up shoes, uniform shoes, first-steps shoes, ankle boots, and boots for boys, girls, baby boys, and baby girls, with breathable technology designed for growing feet.
• Apparel Collection Clothing line including jackets, down jackets, parkas, anoraks, vests, knitwear, and T-shirts for men and women, designed with breathable and thermo-regulating principles extended from the footwear Original Breathing System.
• Aerantis™ Hi-Tech Range Ultra-breathable sneaker range featuring a dynamic ventilation system activated by movement, optimized by Geox-designed materials to circulate air around the foot and boost breathability for all-day comfort.
• Amphibiox™ Hi-Tech Range Waterproof breathable footwear range with a waterproof membrane in both outsole and upper, providing exceptional waterproofness and breathability for wet weather conditions.
• Spherica™ Hi-Tech Range High-comfort footwear range designed for maximum cushioning and well-being for people on the move, leveraging Zero Shock cushioning technology.
• Nebula™ Hi-Tech Range Footwear range combining breathability technology with stylish design for everyday comfort.
• Walk Pleasure™ Hi-Tech Range Comfort-focused footwear range emphasizing ease and pleasure in walking with breathable technology.
• Any Weather Condition Range Versatile footwear and apparel range designed for performance in any weather condition.
• Disney for Geox — Licensed Kids Footwear Licensed Disney-themed footwear for children featuring popular Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, and Hello Kitty designs.
• Marvel for Geox — Licensed Kids Footwear Licensed Marvel-themed footwear for children featuring Spider-Man and other Marvel superhero designs, including sneakers, sandals, and light-up shoes.
• Looney Tunes for Geox — Licensed Kids Footwear Licensed Looney Tunes-themed footwear featuring classic cartoon characters for children.
• Super DC Heroes for Geox — Licensed Kids Footwear Licensed DC Comics superhero-themed footwear featuring Batman, Superman, and other DC characters for children.
• Robyn Lynch x Geox Snake Collaboration Sneaker Limited-edition collaborative sneaker pairing Geox's patented Original Breathing System with designer Robyn Lynch's aesthetic, released in five fabrications and colorways at a premium €149–€169 price point.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 patents protecting Geox's technological innovations internationally
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Robyn LynchflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Irish menswear designer collaboration on third collaborative sneaker reworking the classic Snake model first released in 2006. Features five fabrications and colorways combining Geox's breathing system technology with Lynch's Irish culture-inspired aesthetic, priced between €149-169.
• MantecocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Manteco for sustainable footwear using fabric made up of 70% certified Mwool regenerated wool. Combines Italian artisanal excellence with conscious innovation through breathable Geox sole and ergonomic design.
• Aquafil (ECONYL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECONYL is a recycled and recyclable nylon fiber obtained from fishing nets, carpets, industrial plastic scraps and other waste, used in Geox sustainable product lines.
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeox is a member of the international working group responsible for the development and revision of the Global Recycled Standard. Products certified to GRS contain recycled materials independently verified at every stage of the supply chain.
• Leather Working Group (LWG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeox is a member of Leather Working Group, a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder organisation committed to reducing the environmental impact of leather manufacturing. LWG certification is the largest and most recognised certification for leather manufacturers.
• Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes, Harry Potter)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing agreements for branded children's footwear featuring Looney Tunes and Harry Potter characters, including sneakers, sandals, and light-up shoes for kids.
• Marvel (Spider-Man)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Spider-Man branded children's footwear including sneakers, sandals, and light-up shoes featuring Marvel characters.
• DC Comics (Superheroes)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for DC Super Heroes branded footwear including Superman and Batman themed children's shoes.
• DisneycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Disney-themed footwear including Disney Princess, Hello Kitty, and other Disney character collaborations for children's shoes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Deichmann: Europe's largest footwear retailer operating thousands of stores across the continent, stocking multiple comfort and casual brands; comparable to Geox as a major European footwear distribution channel and occasional brand competitor.

Direct peers

• Skechers: US-based comfort and lifestyle footwear giant with arch fit, memory foam, and Relaxed Fit technologies, operating globally through wholesale and owned retail; overlaps with Geox's comfort positioning and competes for the same everyday-wear consumer.
• Ecco: Danish family-owned footwear brand with vertically integrated manufacturing, known for Direct Comfort Technology and durable casual/comfort shoes; competes directly with Geox in breathable, all-day comfort footwear across global retail and wholesale channels.
• Clarks: British heritage footwear brand with global retail/wholesale presence focused on comfortable casual and dress shoes, including its own comfort technologies; directly competes with Geox in the comfort footwear category across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Birkenstock: German heritage footwear brand famous for contoured footbed comfort technology, now publicly listed with global retail expansion; comparable to Geox as a comfort-technology-driven footwear brand with omnichannel global distribution.
• Hush Puppies: Heritage comfort footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide, known for casual comfort shoes and Bounce technology; comparable to Geox in mid-market comfort positioning with global licensing and wholesale distribution.
• Mephisto: French premium comfort footwear maker with proprietary Soft-Air and Shock-Absorber technologies, sold through own boutiques and select retailers; directly comparable to Geox in premium-priced, technology-led comfort shoes.
• Rockport: US comfort footwear brand offering dress, casual, and walking shoes with proprietary cushioning technologies; competes with Geox in the men's and women's comfort/casual segment through similar department store and specialty retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Salomon: Outdoor and performance footwear/athletic brand owned by Amer Sports, with proprietary Contagrip and Advanced Chassis technologies; broader than Geox but overlaps in outdoor/casual performance footwear and global omnichannel distribution.
• Timberland: Iconic US outdoor footwear and apparel brand owned by VF Corporation, with waterproof technologies and global casual/outdoor positioning; comparable to Geox in waterproof-breathable footwear and boots with broad lifestyle appeal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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