What Giasco does

Giasco Srl is a privately held Italian manufacturer of safety and technical footwear, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Chiampo, Province of Vicenza. With 51-100 employees, the company designs and produces safety shoes and boots sold primarily B2B through a global distributor and commercial agent network covering more than 90 countries. The company operates from the Chiampo Valley, a region recognized worldwide for leather craftsmanship, and emphasizes Italian production for injection, quality control, and finishing, with upper manufacturing conducted by certified partners in Romania and Tunisia under technical supervision.

The product portfolio comprises 12 specialized lines—3CLOUD, 3RUN, KUBE, 3ULTRA, 3ULTRA RUBBER, 3MOVE, 3HYBRID, 3CROSS, ACTION, CITY, HARD ROCK ANTISTATIC, and DIELECTRIC—targeting 13 occupational verticals including construction, electrical, automotive, welding, hydrocarbons and chemicals, food and healthcare, agriculture, and ESD-protected environments. The technology foundation rests on direct-injection polyurethane processing, specialized since 1987, and the patented Three to Be™ triple-density injection technology developed in 2015 with European biomechanics and occupational safety institutes, which integrates three functional PU layers (cushioning upper sole, stabilizing midsole, and durable anti-slip outsole) into a single bonded sole that cannot detach from the upper. Supporting proprietary materials and treatments include Putek®, Kronos®, WindTex® membrane, Microtech, Microwash (40% lighter than natural leather), Wintherm® cold-insulating upper, Anti-Torsion sole, Click Open lacing, and dielectric soles tested at 20,000V/60Hz.

Giasco generates revenue through hardware sales of safety footwear, with pricing not publicly disclosed and transacted through distributors, agents, or a dedicated B2B portal (b2b.giasco.com). The company holds multi-jurisdictional certifications enabling access to regulated occupational safety markets: ISO 9001 since 1998, EN ISO 20345:2022 in Europe, ASTM F2413-18 and 2024 in the United States, CSA Z195-14 in Canada, and DGUV 112-191 in Germany via a partnership with Mander-Malms GmbH for orthopaedic insoles. In 2024 the company obtained an official Customs Agency opinion confirming origin determination rules, reinforcing its 'Made in Italy' positioning.

Name

Giasco

Legal name

Giasco Srl

Website

https://www.giasco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Giasco Srl is a privately held Italian manufacturer of safety and technical footwear, founded in 1971 in Chiampo. The company designs and produces 12 specialized product lines using proprietary triple-density injection technology, selling B2B through distributors across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Footwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Work, Safety & Protective Footwear Manufacturing (Steel-Toe/ESD/Slip-Resistant) (IMAOAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work, Safety & Occupational Footwear (CRAAACAE), Footwear Components & Subassemblies Manufacturing (Soles/Heels/Insocks/Outsoles/Uppers) (IMAOAIAJ), Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK)

Keywords

• Safety footwear
• Work boots
• Protective shoes
• Occupational footwear
• PPE manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiampo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Footwear Sales: Giasco generates revenue through the sale of safety and security shoes and boots. The company offers 12 product lines (3CLOUD, 3RUN, KUBE, 3ULTRA, 3ULTRA RUBBER, 3MOVE, 3HYBRID, 3CROSS, ACTION, CITY, HARD ROCK ANTISTATIC, DIELECTRIC) targeting various work environments and sectors. Products are sold through distributors, agents, and directly via B2B portal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Giasco designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of safety and security footwear and technical work shoes across 12 specialized product lines (3CLOUD, 3RUN, KUBE, 3ULTRA, 3ULTRA RUBBER, 3MOVE, 3HYBRID, 3CROSS, ACTION, CITY, HARD ROCK ANTISTATIC, DIELECTRIC). Production is based at its Italian headquarters in Chiampo, where it applies direct-injection polyurethane technology and proprietary materials to deliver protective, ergonomic footwear for industrial, construction, electrical, food-service, and agricultural use cases.

Product overview

Giasco is an Italian manufacturer specializing in safety and security footwear. The company offers 12 distinct product lines, all designed to provide comfort, protection, and performance for every work environment, situation, and standard. The product portfolio includes specialized lines: 3CLOUD (elasticity/comfort), 3RUN (agility/sportive), KUBE (grip), 3ULTRA and 3ULTRA RUBBER (outdoor/extreme conditions), 3MOVE (ergonomics/posture), 3HYBRID (cushioning), 3CROSS (stability), ACTION (essential outdoor), CITY (urban style), HARD ROCK ANTISTATIC (industrial durability), and DIELECTRIC (electrical protection). Core proprietary technologies include Three to Be™ triple-density injection, Microtech, Microwash, WindTex membrane, Putek, Kronos, Anti-Torsion sole, Click Open lacing system, and dielectric sole technology. The company emphasizes entirely Italian production with certified processes and advanced materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Three to be: Patent-protected triple density injected sole technology integrating three different layers of injected polyurethane into a single sole.
• Putek
• Kronos
• WindTex
• Microtech
• Microwash
• Idrotech
• Wintherm
• Zero Abrasion
• Dielectric

Products and services

• 3CLOUD Safety footwear line featuring elastic rebound sole technology with expandable low-density polyurethane for cushioning and natural energy return. Designed for workers needing exceptional comfort and rebound during long shifts.
• 3RUN Sportive, youthful safety shoe line inspired by running shoe design for agile movement on regular indoor and outdoor surfaces, with soft volumes, prominent lines, and a dense lug indoor outsole for slip resistance.
• KUBE Safety footwear line with unique outsole design engineered to solve slip problems, using supergrip technology to deliver maximum traction on various surfaces.
• 3ULTRA High-performance outdoor safety shoe for risky outdoor environments, with a self-cleaning lugged profile for optimal grip on uneven surfaces, protective toe cap, and anti-vibration sole technology.
• 3ULTRA RUBBER Safety footwear line with special nitrile rubber outsole engineered for extreme weather conditions from -17°C to 300°C, featuring ICE GRIP lamellas for icy/snowy surfaces and anti-vibration sole to reduce machine-vibration fatigue.
• 3MOVE Revolutionary ergonomic safety footwear line with rounded sole design that ensures correct body posture during walking, distributes body weight evenly across the entire sole to relieve back, knees, and heels, and includes a heel relief area for weight cushioning.
• 3HYBRID Safety footwear line providing maximum cushioning and energy return through special low-density materials and a three-dimensional side profile that maximises sole elasticity, including a spoiler for additional stability and grip, ideal for workers suffering from joint discomfort.
• 3CROSS Dynamic and robust safety footwear line for outdoor workers on uneven surfaces, featuring a high rear area for softness, a lateral stabilizing ring for maximum stability, and a self-cleaning deep lug profile that anchors into ground for grip on irregular surfaces.
• ACTION Essential lightweight outdoor safety shoe with soft lines and light structure, simple design prioritising comfort and practicality without compromising safety, ideal for daily outdoor tasks and light maintenance work.
• CITY Professional safety sneaker combining urban style with protection, with distinctive design focus on upper and sole aesthetics plus retractable profile technology for versatile wear from work to leisure.
• HARD ROCK ANTISTATIC Industrial-grade safety shoes with antistatic nitrile rubber outsole providing durability and resistance in indoor environments with extreme temperatures and hazardous materials, combining the antistatic nitrile rubber sole with certified technical materials.
• DIELECTRIC Market-leading insulating sole line for protection against electrical hazards, featuring dielectric insole, puncture-resistant textile midsole, and insulating polyurethane or nitrile rubber outsole; designed for electricians, maintenance workers, and renewable energy/E-Mobility sectors.
• Accessories Add-on range for Giasco safety footwear including MEMORY dual-layer open-cell polyurethane insole, 5000 RELAX insole, and EASY insole options for added comfort and customisation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sole adhesion impossible to detach through injection process
• +4 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mander-Malms GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGiasco works with Mander-Malms GmbH, specialized in custom orthopaedic insoles for Giasco shoes. This partnership supports DGUV 112-191 certification for the use of orthopaedic insoles in safety footwear according to EN ISO 20345:2011. The collaboration promotes more stability, correct posture, and higher comfort for people with foot problems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Schuhfabrik: Austrian safety footwear specialist comparable in size and product breadth, sharing the direct-injection PU manufacturing tradition and European B2B/distribution motion.
• Diadora Utility: Italian sports-heritage brand repositioned around safety and work footwear; competes with Giasco in athletic-styled safety segments and shares Italian manufacturing roots.
• BASE Protection Srl: Italian specialist in safety footwear, offering injection-molded PU/rubber solutions (OXYTECH) and a comparable product-line strategy of differentiated performance lines — direct technology-positioning competitor to Giasco's Three to Be.
• ELTEN GmbH: German family-owned safety footwear manufacturer with comparable B2B/retailer channel model and emphasis on orthopedic insoles — directly comparable European mid-sized specialist.
• Uvex Safety Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of safety footwear, gloves, helmets and PPE with a broad occupational safety range — directly comparable European-based safety footwear competitor serving the same B2B channels and certified end-users.
• Cofra S.r.l. Italian safety footwear manufacturer founded in 1938 with a comparable B2B distributor model and overlapping vertical focus (construction, oil & gas, food industry) — head-to-head peer for Giasco in both European and export markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bata Industrials: Global safety/work footwear arm of Bata, with materially greater scale and geographic reach; competes with Giasco across most B2B verticals as a broad incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Large diversified PPE platform with broad occupational safety portfolio including safety footwear (e.g., North, Oliver); overlaps with Giasco via certified safety shoe lines but as part of much wider offering.

Others

• Vibram S.p.A. Italian sole-component specialist providing high-performance rubber and PU outsoles; not a direct competitor but an upstream technology partner/adjacent enabler relevant to Giasco's injection manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Red Wing Shoe Company: US-headquartered work and safety footwear brand; not a direct head-to-head in the EU but competitive in adjacent workwear/style segments and increasingly relevant as branded safety footwear grows globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/giascosafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/giasco-srl

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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