Garsport

What Garsport does

Garsport SRL is an Italian footwear manufacturer (calzaturificio) founded in 1974 and headquartered in Volpago del Montello, Treviso, producing safety footwear, trekking and mountaineering boots, and food-industry/white safety shoes. The company operates own-brand production in Italy with continuous R&D on materials and processes, and runs a broad product portfolio across roughly 25 named lines including Hexalight, Pyramid, Michelin Technical Outsoles, Heavy Duty, Soft Composite, Alpine, Mountaineer, Trekking Hiking, Heritage, Hunting, and Agroalimentari. Technology differentiation rests on proprietary sole architectures (Hexalight dual-density PU with conical midsole, Pyramid anti-slip self-cleaning), strategic partnerships with Vibram (trekking/outdoor soles) and Michelin (exclusive rubber/EVA outsoles), and licensed integrations including BOA Fit System and H-DRY waterproof membranes. Component choices favor weight reduction, with aluminum toe caps and composite anti-perforation plates displacing traditional steel.

The revenue model is direct-to-consumer and B2B wholesale of physical footwear, with per-unit pricing ranging from roughly €40 (entry-level O1 safety shoes) to €430+ (premium anti-cut forestry boots such as the Wood Breaker S7S), and mid-tier trekking and safety shoes concentrated in the €70-€150 band. Go-to-market combines a DTC e-commerce platform (shop.garsport.it) with EU shipping and free shipping over €100, a dedicated B2B portal for agents and business customers (b2b.garsport.it), branded physical retail stores plus an outlet, trade show presence (ISPO Munich 2023), and digital marketing via Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, and SEO. Primary customer segments are construction, industrial, forestry, quarry, and electrical workers (safety); food service, healthcare, and hospitality (white safety); and outdoor enthusiasts, mountaineers, and hunters (trekking). The company is privately held, has no external funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and no parent company, with stated share capital of €2,000,000.

Name

Garsport

Legal name

Garsport SRL

Website

https://garsport.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garsport is a 50-year-old Italian footwear manufacturer based in Treviso, producing certified safety footwear, trekking and mountaineering boots, and food-industry shoes under its own brand, sold via DTC e-commerce, a B2B portal, retail stores, and trade shows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety and Outdoor Footwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Shoe Retailers (45821), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (42434)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Performance Footwear Manufacturing (Hiking/Trekking/Trail) (IMAOAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI)

Keywords

• Safety footwear manufacturing
• Protective work boots
• Trekking mountaineering boots
• Food industry footwear
• Made in Italy shoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Volpago Del Montello

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

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: Sale of certified safety/protective footwear (scarpe antinfortunistiche) including lines like Hexalight, Pyramid, BOA, Michelin, Heavy Duty, Hero Safety, and Soft Composite. Products are sold to workers in construction, logistics, warehouses, workshops, electrical, plumbing, agriculture, forestry, quarrying, and HO.RE.CA. industries.
2. Trekking/Outdoor Footwear Sales: Sale of trekking, hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor recreational footwear including Alpine, Professional Line, Mountaineer, Backpacking, Trekking Hiking, Approach-Urban, Multifunction, Hunting, and Junior-Kids lines featuring Vibram soles and waterproof technologies.
3. Food Industry/Agroalimentari Footwear Sales: Sale of white footwear for food industry, healthcare, and hospitality including Gourmet, Alfredo, Remy, Sahara, and Nevada lines designed for kitchens, restaurants, and medical environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Garsport is an Italian footwear manufacturer (calzaturificio) that designs, produces, and sells three core product categories under its own brand: certified safety/protective footwear (scarpe antinfortunistiche) for industrial, construction, and forestry workers; trekking, hiking, and mountaineering boots (scarpe da trekking e scarponi d'alpinismo) for outdoor recreation; and white food-industry/healthcare footwear (agroalimentari) for kitchens, food processing, and medical environments. All products are manufactured in the company's own facilities in Volpago del Montello, Italy, with proprietary sole technologies (Hexalight, Pyramid) and integrated partner technologies (Vibram, Michelin, BOA, H-DRY).

Product overview

Garsport is an Italian footwear manufacturer (calzaturificio) specializing in three main product categories: Safety footwear (scarpe antinfortunistiche) for industrial and professional use, Outdoor/Trekking footwear (scarpe da trekking e scarponi d'alpinismo) for mountain activities, and Food Industry footwear (Agroalimentari) for food service and healthcare workers. The Safety line includes multiple technology-specific sub-lines: Hexalight (lightweight PU soles with eco-sustainable materials), Safe Outdoor (mountain safety boots with Vibram soles), Safe Running (lightweight sneakers for indoor work), Heavy Duty (robust boots for extreme conditions), Michelin Technical Outsoles, Pyramid (proprietary anti-slip soles), Hero Safety (dynamic ESD footwear), Soft Composite (comfort-focused leather footwear), Full Protection (maximum protection technology), and BOA Fit System (dial-based closure). The Outdoor line features Alpine (high-performance mountaineering), Mountaineer (semi-cramponable boots), Trekking Hiking (Vibram-equipped waterproof boots), Heritage (iconic classic design), Hunting (specialized hunting boots), Approach-Urban (versatile crossover), Professional Line (daily mountain use), and Multifunction. The Food Industry line includes models specifically designed for kitchens, food processing, and medical environments. All products are manufactured in company-owned facilities in Volpago del Montello, Italy, with a focus on quality control and continuous material research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hexalight Safety Line Lightweight certified safety footwear line for industrial and construction workers, featuring proprietary Hexalight dual-density PU soles with conical midsole holes for cushioning and debris removal, aluminum toe caps, composite anti-perforation plates, and eco-sustainable materials. Includes models at S1PS, S3S, and S7S safety classes with ESD protection.
• BOA Fit System Safety Line Safety footwear line integrating the patented BOA Fit System dial closure for quick, micro-adjustable, intuitive fit. Models include Ghost and Hexa-Viper in S3 configurations.
• Michelin Technical Outsoles Safety Line Safety shoes featuring exclusive Michelin rubber/EVA compound technical outsoles providing heat, oil, and acid resistance with optimal grip, including women's-specific fit. Models: Monza S1PS/S3S, Vallelunga S1P, and Monza 2.0.
• Pyramid Safety Line Safety footwear featuring Garsport's proprietary Pyramid sole with anti-slip design and self-cleaning bottom pattern, including Nascar S3 and Indianapolis S1P HRO models with vulcanized rubber compression soles.
• Safe Outdoor / Mountain Safety Boots Line Safety boots for mountain and outdoor work environments, featuring Vibram soles with crampon compatibility, waterproof H-DRY membranes, aluminum toe caps, and composite anti-perforation. Models: Sierra, Extreme Mountain, Wild Mountain, Mountain Tech, Wood Breaker, and Alpine Route.
• Heavy Duty Safety Line Robust safety footwear for the heaviest work conditions, featuring steel toe caps, composite anti-perforation plates, and PU bi-density or PU/rubber HRO soles. Models: Motion, Rhino, Trento, and Bigfoot (with internal thermal sock).
• Hero Safety ESD Line Dynamic, lightweight safety footwear with greasy leather uppers and anti-static (ESD) PU monodensity soles for electrostatic-sensitive environments. Models: G1 Pro Low S1P ESD (men's and women's) and Cairo S1P.
• Soft Composite Safety Line Safety footwear with soft leather uppers, composite toe caps, anti-perforation plates, and PU bi-density injected soles. Models: 1664 S3 (with Kevlar stitching for welders), Giove S3, Rodeo S3, and Planet S3.
• Full Protection / Standard Plus Safety Line Safety footwear for electricians and welders with micro-fiber technical uppers and direct PU injection over steel toe cap, with PU coating on toe area for abrasion resistance. Models: Gotham S3, Ghost S3, and Ghost S3 BOA.
• Safe Running Safety Sneakers Line Lightweight safety sneakers designed for indoor work and warm environments, featuring breathable nylon uppers, EVA/rubber soles for sneaker-like cushioning, and ESD certification. Models: Manny Low ESD O1, Sprint Low ESD S1PS, and Apex Low S1PS.
• Alpine Mountaineering Boot Line High-performance mountaineering boots for alpinism, via ferrata, and glacier travel, featuring Perwanger suede leather uppers, Vibram soles with crampon inserts, and differentiated lacing. Models: Mountain Tech High WP, Mountain Tech Mid, and Mountain Tech Low.
• Mountaineer Semi-Cramponable Boot Line Semi-cramponable waterproof mountaineering boots for technical mountain activities with Vibram soles and aluminum toe caps. Models: Ortles H-DRY (Professional Line), Cristallo WP, and Alpine Route WP.
• Trekking Hiking Line Waterproof and breathable trekking boots with Vibram soles for hiking on mountain trails. Models: Faloria Mid WP (men's and women's), Mikeno Mid WP, Mikeno WP (low), Giau Mid WP, Giau WP (low), Sparrow Low WP (men's and women's), Monviso WP, and Rozes Mid.
• Heritage Line (Outdoor) Classic mountain boots with iconic design and modern protection technology, featuring nylon uppers with TPU reinforcements and waterproof membranes. Models: Valico 1972 Mid WP, Passo 1972 Low WP, Sentiero 1972 Low WP, and Vetta 1972 Mid WP.
• Hunting Boot Line Waterproof hunting boots designed for forests, underbrush, and mountainous terrain, featuring Vibram soles, robust leather/nubuck uppers, and waterproof breathable membranes. Models: Deer Evo WP, Bout Gar, Moose WP, Viking 2155 WP, Faloria Camo Mid WP, Force, and Ibex.
• Approach-Urban Line Versatile approach and urban footwear combining mountain technology with everyday comfort, featuring Vibram soles and waterproof breathable membranes. Models: Giau Mid, Giau Low, Rozes Low, and Brenta.
• Multifunction Line Versatile footwear suitable for travel and everyday use. Models: Falcade (lightweight waterproof leather trekking boot) and Kamikaze Mid.
• Agroalimentari Food Industry Footwear Line White safety footwear for food service, healthcare, and food processing industries, featuring anti-static PU soles, steel or composite toe caps, and metal-free options. Models: Hexa Soft Gourmet Low S2, Alfredo Low S2, Remy Low S2, Sahara, Nevada SB, Kansas Low, and 29057 Low.

Quantifiable outcome

• Product weight reduction through Hexalight technology and aluminum toe caps vs. traditional safety footwear
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• VibramcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic sole technology partnership for trekking, mountaineering, and outdoor safety footwear. Vibram soles feature specialized tread patterns (Pepe, Friction, Curcuma, Mountain Wave) and semi-automatic crampon attachment inserts for technical mountain boots.
• MichelincoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Michelin Technical Outsoles partnership for safety footwear. Michelin rubber/EVA compound outsoles provide heat, oil, and acid resistance with optimal grip for professional safety shoes in the Monza and Vallelunga product lines.
• BOA Fit SystemkeyTechnology or IntegrationLicensed integration of BOA Fit System patented closure technology in safety shoes (Ghost, Hexa-Viper lines) for quick and intuitive fit adjustment with micro-adjustable precision fit.
• AssosportminorOthersOfficial member of Assosport, the Italian Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.
• Fondazione SportsystemminorOthersMember of Fondazione Sportsystem, a foundation supporting the sports system industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Salomon: Global outdoor and trail-running footwear brand owned by Amer Sports. Operates broadly in the same outdoor footwear category as Garsport's trekking lines, but at a much larger scale with focus on running, hiking and ski rather than safety footwear.

Direct peers

• Uvex Safety Group: German-headquartered leader in occupational safety footwear and PPE. Competes directly with Garsport in the certified safety footwear category across Europe, with a much larger product breadth and distribution footprint.
• La Sportiva: Italian premium outdoor footwear maker specializing in mountaineering, climbing, trekking and trail running. Directly comparable to Garsport's Alpine, Mountaineer and Trekking Hiking lines, with stronger brand equity in the technical outdoor segment.
• Diadora Utility: Italian heritage sports brand with a Utility division producing certified safety footwear for industrial and occupational use. Comparable to Garsport in leveraging a Made-in-Italy athletic footwear heritage to compete in the safety segment.
• Dunlop Protective Footwear: Global manufacturer of protective and safety footwear (PU/rubber boots, work shoes) for agriculture, food processing, construction and industry. Overlaps directly with Garsport's safety and food-industry lines at a larger international scale.
• Scarpa: Italian manufacturer of mountaineering, hiking and approach footwear founded in the Veneto region. Direct competitor to Garsport's Alpine, Mountaineer and Backpacking product lines with overlapping Vibram-based constructions.
• COFRA S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of safety work footwear (scarpe antinfortunistiche) with a comparable product portfolio spanning work, trekking and food-industry segments. COFRA is one of the closest direct competitors to Garsport within the Italian mid-market safety footwear category.
• Sixton Peak: Italian producer of safety, trekking and mountaineering footwear. Closely comparable to Garsport in product mix, Italian manufacturing heritage, and emphasis on Vibram soles and certified safety technologies.
• Lowa Renegade / Lowa Sportschuhe: German manufacturer of high-performance trekking, mountaineering and hiking boots. Directly comparable to Garsport's Alpine/Mountaineer/Trekking Hiking product segment with similar Vibram-based constructions and EU retail footprint.
• AKU S.r.l. Italian trekking and mountaineering footwear manufacturer using Vibram outsoles. Comparable to Garsport's outdoor trekking lines with similar Made-in-Italy positioning and European distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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