Is Asolo a good brand?
The Asolos are a good deal pricier than many a fine pair of hiking boots. In fact, they cost twice as much as many options. But they are more than worth it. This I can say, is because I’ve owned a pair of them for more than 9 years, and never needed a new pair.
Does Scarpa own Asolo?
They now have a wide selection of shoe options. SCARPA – SCARPA started in 1938 in the Asolo / Montebelluna region of Italy where it is still headquartered today. They make many of their climbing and high-end shoes in Italy, and all of their shoes are made by SCARPA employees in Europe.
Where is Asolo made?
Romania
The Zanatta Family acquired the Asolo brand and as a first investment opened its own production factory in Sibiu (Romania) in order to supervise all the production steps and guaranteeing the highest quality.
Are Asolo boots Italian?
Asolo is an Italian footwear manufacturer who started producing boots in Nervesa Della Battaglia.
What does Asolo mean?
Asolo (Italian pronunciation: [ˈaːzolo]) is a town and comune in the Veneto Region of Northern Italy. It is known as “The Pearl of the province of Treviso”, and also as “The City of a Hundred Horizons” for its mountain settings.
Are Asolo boots comfortable?
We* have always been blessed with how comfortable Asolo hiking boots are out of the box. Many other hiking boots feel stiff until you get a chance to break them in over several wears, but the Asolos break in quickly and feel good around the block on day one.
Who owns La Sportiva?
Lorenzo Delladio
It is a year of great changes within the social structure: Lorenzo Delladio acquires his brother Marco’s shares, becoming sole owner (100%) of La Sportiva Spa. A mutually agreed step, conceived with a view to unifying and developing the Company.
Do Asolo shoes run narrow?
These are unbelievable boots for the money. You just have to try on some different sizes to get it right. Asolo runs long and narrow. For example, I wear the dreaded size 12.5 D (normal width) in every other shoe/boot.
What does GTX mean in hiking boots?
GTX refers to Gore-Tex, a waterproof membrane to help your feet to stay dry and comfortable on rainy day runs.
Can hiking boots be resoled?
Usually, it is only possible to resole hiking boots with a “cemented” or a “double-stitched” construction. What this means is the construction design has a type of connection between the insole, outsole and other lower parts of the boots that allows for a clean separation so the boots can be renewed.
What does Evo mean in boots?
The EVO designation means the shoe gets a durable, Kevlar-infused upper. That extra techy material comes at a $15 premium, but it’s hydrophobic so it won’t absorb much water on sloppy trails and river crossings.
What is Asolo GV?
The Asolo Falcon GV is a midweight hiking boot offering full ankle protection and excellent waterproofing despite being much lighter than some of its direct competitors.