Zeis Excelsa
Zeis Excelsa is an Italian footwear company that owns and licenses a portfolio of shoe brands, including Cult, Docksteps, Virtus Palestre and Oxs. It distributes around one million pairs a year.
| Origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| CEO | Massimiliano Rossi |
| Owned brands | Cult, Docksteps, Virtus Palestre, Oxs |
| Licensed brand | Alberto Guardiani |
| Website | zeisexcelsa.com |
What is Zeis Excelsa?
Zeis Excelsa is an Italian shoe company that develops and distributes a portfolio of footwear brands. Led by chief executive Massimiliano Rossi, it has around 60 employees and distributed about one million pairs of shoes in a single year.
Products and positioning
Rather than operating as a single label, the company acts as a platform for Italian footwear brands. Its portfolio includes:
- Owned brands: Cult, Docksteps, Virtus Palestre and Oxs
- Licensed brand: Alberto Guardiani
Distribution
The company sells its brands mainly through wholesale to footwear retailers, and its management has discussed sourcing and production in both Europe and Asia.
Why it matters
Zeis Excelsa reflects a model increasingly used in Italian footwear, in which one operator consolidates several brands to share design, sourcing and distribution capabilities, and it has stated ambitions to become a platform for Italian brands, a role it already plays through its licensing agreement for Alberto Guardiani.
Frequently asked questions
Which brands does Zeis Excelsa own?
Zeis Excelsa owns Cult, Docksteps, Virtus Palestre and Oxs, and holds the licence for Alberto Guardiani.
Who is the CEO of Zeis Excelsa?
Massimiliano Rossi is the chief executive of Zeis Excelsa.