Scarpa Crux approach shoes

Scarpa, an acronym for Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, is a premier Italian brand founded in 1938 in the Asolo region. The Crux model is one of their most popular approach shoes, designed to bridge the gap between hiking boots and climbing shoes. While the brand is deeply rooted in Italian craftsmanship and maintains a significant production base in Italy, the Crux model and similar performance footwear are often produced in locations such as Vietnam or Romania to meet global demand.

The company remains family-owned, controlled by the Parisotto family who purchased the brand in 1956. This continuity has allowed Scarpa to maintain its focus on technical innovation and quality, establishing itself as a global leader in performance footwear for mountaineering, climbing, and skiing. Their global operations are managed from their headquarters in Cornuda, Italy.