La Sportiva Kubo climbing shoes

La Sportiva is a world-renowned brand specializing in mountain and climbing footwear. Founded in 1928 by Narciso Delladio in the Fiemme Valley, Italy, the brand has grown from a local workshop making boots for lumberjacks into a global leader in high-performance climbing and mountaineering gear.

The Kubo model is specifically designed for indoor climbing and versatility. While La Sportiva manufactures a significant portion of its high-performance climbing shoes at its primary facility in Ziano di Fiemme, Italy, certain components or models may be assembled in specialized factories in China or Vietnam depending on global supply chain logistics and specific product lines. The brand remains privately held by the Delladio family, maintaining its heritage in the Italian Dolomites.