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Asolo

Italian outdoor footwear brand founded in 1975, known for mountain boots and hiking shoes.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Asolo is an outdoor footwear brand founded by Giancarlo Tanzi in 1975, named after a city in North-East Italy near Venice where the brand was first established. The brand introduced a mountain boot combining leather and textile (Cordura) and later a mountain boot lined with Gore-Tex. In 1998 the Zanatta Family took over the Asolo brand. Asolo is today a family business run by the Zanatta Family, which counts four generations of shoemakers.

History

The Company was founded by Giancarlo Tanzi in 1975 and takes his name from a city located in the North-East of Italy (close to Venice) where the brand was first established. Asolo has always been a pioneer for innovation, in fact, the first revolutionary idea introduced by its founder was the first Mountain Boot made of a combination of leather and textile (Cordura) and shortly after he introduced also the first Mountain Boot lined with Gore-Tex - innovations that changed not only the market, but also the way of making outdoor footwear. In 1998 the Zanatta Family took over the Asolo brand as its precisely embraced their values as shoemakers, innovators and outdoor passionates. The tradition as shoemakers of the Zanatta Family began in the 1946 when Oreste Zanatta and his wife opened a small shop of repairing and resoling boots in Nervesa della Battaglia (Italy). Through the 1960's the second generation of the Zanatta Family composed by Ambrosiano Zanatta and his brother took over the family business and evolved the small family runned business to an industrial company by founding and managing the Tecnica Group. In 1998 Ambrosiano sold the majority of his shares of Tecnica Group and the third generation of the Zanatta family represented by Anna, Marco and Luca Zanatta took control of the family business and bought the Asolo brand - a brand that reflected their values as high quality shoemakers. Asolo is today a family business runned by the Zanatta Family who today counts four generations of shoemakers and has the commitment to find the perfect melting of tradition, quality and innovation.

Products and positioning

  • TPS 520 GV EVO

    Recommended for: Backpacking, trekking on technical terrains, long distance hiking. One-piece full grain water resistant leather upper that offers comfort and protection while the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear lining guarantees waterproofness and breathability. Co-injected two-density polyurethane midsole gives comfort, stability and cushioning.

  • FUGITIVE GTX

    Recommended for: Light hikers and trekkers who demand lightweight and comfort with a snappy design. Water-resistant suede and high tenacity nylon upper which offers protection and comfort while the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear guarantees waterproofness and brethability. The revolutionary Duo Asoflex lasting board improve comfort and...

  • ACADIA MID LTH GTX

    Recommended for: Versatile shoe designed for outdoor activities such as long walks in the mountains and nature, while also being suitable for urban use and travel. Water-resistant suede upper offers protection and comfort while the Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Footwear lining guarantees waterproofness and breathability. The mono-density Eva midsole offers...

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