Zamberlan
Zamberlan is an Italian maker of hiking, mountaineering and hunting boots, founded in 1929 by Giuseppe Zamberlan. The family company is based in Torrebelvicino in the province of Vicenza.
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Giuseppe Zamberlan |
| Headquarters | Torrebelvicino, Vicenza, Italy |
| Ownership | Family, third generation |
| Website | zamberlan.com |
What is Zamberlan?
Zamberlan is an Italian outdoor footwear brand specialising in boots for trekking, mountaineering, outdoor activities and hunting. It positions its products as comfortable, strong and safe footwear, made in Italy.
History
The company was founded in 1929 by Giuseppe Zamberlan, who started making shoes in his own workshop at the foot of the Little Dolomites. Today the business is led by the third generation of the family and remains headquartered in Torrebelvicino, in the province of Vicenza, where its main production site is also located.
Products and positioning
The range covers several outdoor disciplines:
- Hiking and trekking boots
- Mountaineering boots
- Hunting and stalking boots, such as the Leopard GTX
Production combines traditional shoemaking craftsmanship with modern technologies that are used to control the quality of materials and assembly.
Distribution
Zamberlan sells through specialist outdoor and hunting retailers internationally, including Canada's MEC and UK gun and country stores, and operates a North American subsidiary.
Why it matters
Zamberlan is one of the longest-standing family-owned Italian outdoor footwear makers that still manufactures in its home region, a model increasingly rare in the category.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Zamberlan boots made?
Zamberlan is headquartered in Torrebelvicino, in the Italian province of Vicenza, where it has its main production site.
Who founded Zamberlan?
Zamberlan was founded in 1929 by Giuseppe Zamberlan, and the company is now run by the third generation of the family.