La Sportiva is an Italian

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brand and company founded in 1928 by Narciso Delladio in

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History

Narciso Delladio started his business by manufacturing

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and clogs for farmers and lumberjacks. In

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, he helped to provide Italy's soldiers with custom mountaineering boots. In the 1950s, he began to make ski boots and first introduced the brand name of La Sportiva. In January 2024, it opened its first store in Boulder, Colorado.

Description

La Sportiva is a brand of footwear for

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and

skiing Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow for basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International S ...

. Its products are distributed in

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and

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. La Sportiva is known for its footwear designed for outdoor sports like climbing, running, hiking, and skiing. The company's product line includes specialized equipment for a variety of terrain, including technical rock faces. It sponsors

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across a number of sports including mountain running, rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing and skiing. The company had previously collaborated with Tommy Caldwell in the development of the TC Pro climbing shoe. This was the shoe that Caldwell used while making his ascent of the Dawn Wall and by Alex Honnold for the Free Solo of

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References

External links

Official Website
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