Kayland
Kayland is an Italian outdoor footwear brand based in Montebelluna. It makes hiking boots, mountain boots and approach shoes for walkers, climbers and mountaineers.
| Base | Montebelluna, Italy |
|---|---|
| Speciality | Mountain and hiking footwear |
| Key models | Apex Plus GTX, Cross Mountain GTX, Gravity |
| Membrane | Gore-Tex |
| Website | kayland.com |
What is Kayland?
Kayland is a mountain footwear brand from Montebelluna, the town in the Veneto region of Italy that is internationally known as a centre for outdoor and sports boot making.
Products and positioning
The brand specialises in technical footwear for the mountains, with many models built with waterproof Gore-Tex linings. Representative styles include:
- Apex Plus GTX, a lightweight B3-rated mountaineering boot with a high gaiter
- Cross Mountain GTX, a versatile boot for activities ranging from hiking to lower-grade winter mountaineering
- Gravity, an advanced shoe suited to via ferrata and approach use that remains comfortable for all-day hiking
- Trekking boots such as Grand Tour GTX, Taiga Evo GTX and Vitrik Mid GTX
Kayland's range covers men's and women's sizing and targets serious walkers and alpinists as well as hikers.
Distribution
Kayland boots are sold through outdoor specialist retailers and online sports shops across Europe, including in the United Kingdom, France and Central Europe.
Why it matters
Kayland is one of the brands that keeps the Montebelluna district's tradition of technical mountain footwear present in specialist outdoor retail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kayland from?
Kayland is an Italian brand based in Montebelluna, a renowned centre of outdoor footwear production.
What does Kayland make?
Kayland makes hiking boots, mountaineering boots and approach shoes, many with Gore-Tex linings.