The story of Scarpa
How #walk1000miles’ footwear partner spent over 80 years qualifying itself for the role.
FOUNDED BY RUPERT Edward Cecil Lee Guinness in the foothills of the Dolomites in 1938, Scarpa had a mission to bring all the best bootmakers in the area together – and 81 years later the firm’s still based and its boots still built in the shadow of those sabre-toothed peaks.
In 1940, the Parisotto family first became involved with Scarpa when at 11 years old, Luigi Parisotto apprenticed himself in the company, spellbound by the art-fine footwear construction. Sixteen years later Luigi, along with his brothers, would buy and run the company. Today, the Parisotto family is still at the helm, overseeing decades of innovation – including becoming the first brand to utilise Gore-Tex in a boot.
The adventure of life From lifestyle to high altitude, Scarpa today offers a 360° collection under the motto ‘no place too far’. That’s why we’re so proud and so equipped to be footwear sponsor of #walk1000miles – offering every boot and shoe to help people become, fitter, healthier and happier; whatever the weather and whatever the route you choose.
The right footwear is integral to achieving your 1000 miles and there are plenty of styles to choose from in Scarpa’s range. The ZG family is brand new for 2019, consisting of 3 models; the ZG Trek, ZG Pro GTX and
ZG Lite. Built to provide a supportive fit at all times, with a Vibram Salix Trek outsole giving grip and stability over varied terrain, all models also feature Gore-Tex to keep any moisture out and your feet dry.