La Sportiva celebrates its 90 years – celebration in Trento on May 23, 2018

La Sportiva 90 years: a story of mountains, ropes, and passion

On May 23, La Sportiva celebrated its ninetieth anniversary in Trento. Here, no empty speeches. A story of a shoemaker who became a global reference, four generations of the Delladio family, and shoes that have accompanied entire lives in the mountains. You know the story: a small workshop in Tesero in 1928, constant technical evolution, and today a presence on all terrains: climbing, mountaineering, skiing, trail, and high mountains.

We tell you about the event, but we also speak truthfully about the products and the philosophy: at La Sportiva, everything is designed for performance in the field. For those looking for accessible gear, we have also thought of tight budgets with an offer of affordable climbing equipment without betraying technicality. Yes, performance and responsible pricing can coexist.

The celebration day at the museum park and in the historic center of Trento mixed spectacle, technique, and friendliness. Starting at 5 PM, music, food trucks, and a 20-meter boulder set up for the family: initiation, demonstrations, and contests. In the evening, dream guests: figures from mountaineering and climbing share their stories. On the public side, familiar faces and enthusiasts came to vibrate together.

• 5:00 PM: music, DJ set, family boulder, and sessions with La Sportiva athletes;
• 7:00 PM: meetings on stage with exceptional guests;
• 9:00 PM: high-level contest, followed by a night DJ set and a surprise on the museum walls.

Do you want product advice? We offer clear options: high-performance climbing shoes to tackle routes, models for long mountain runs, and a selection of high mountain shoes suitable for cold and technical seasons. On AlpinStore, we test each reference in real conditions: grip, precision, rigidity, insulation: everything is evaluated by seasoned practitioners.

For mountaineering, the choice is crucial. We have prepared a selection of mountaineering shoes that takes into account crampon use, committed approaches, and delicate descents. Are you looking to buy mountaineering gear without getting lost in jargon: we guide you with technical sheets and field feedback, not marketing promises.

The celebration reminded us of a central point: innovation in the service of climbers and mountaineers. The new factories and the expansion of production mean more models developed in the mountains, tested in the mountains. But the commitment does not stop there: environmental responsibility, management of the production chain, and the will to leave playgrounds for future generations.

For those who watch their budget, there is a responsible alternative: a segment of affordable mountaineering equipment perfectly suited for entry-level and practitioners starting in high mountains. This is not discount gear: it is selected gear designed to last and ensure the foundations of safety.

The party was also an opportunity for exhibitions and cultural initiatives at the museum: photos of expeditions, testimonials from climbers, and workshops for children. We share a passion: transmitting the taste for the mountains, its stories, its teachings. And the equipment is the tool that allows transforming desire into real adventure.

On the textile offer, La Sportiva works on cuts, materials, and waterproofing to meet the needs of demanding mountaineers. If you are interested in textile equipment for mountaineering, you will find breathable membranes, ergonomic cuts, and insulation suitable for long days at altitude. Similarly, the textile equipment for climbing prioritizes freedom of movement and abrasion resistance: it is designed to move, withstand, and last.

We do not forget the soul of the brand: field testers, honest feedback, continuous improvement. Every team member wears the product, tests it on walls, ridges, and trail paths. We talk about sensations: the precision of a shoe, the confidence of a sole, the warmth of a jacket at the summit. It’s concrete. It’s useful. And it is felt from the first steps.

And then the anniversary was a way to say thank you: thank you to climbers, guides, clubs, retailers, and all those who have allowed La Sportiva to grow without losing its workshop soul. Trento is not a point on the map: it is a laboratory, a home where we invent, correct, and share.

So, what to take away from this memorable day? A brand celebrating its 90 years is first proof that it has managed to remain useful: innovation, community, and respect for the environment. It is also an invitation: come climb, test, exchange. Whether you are contemplative or intrepid, beginner or expert, there is a pair, a product, and advice for you.

Finally, we leave you with a promise: for those who design and test, the effort continues. Anniversaries mark milestones, not ends. The mountain remains the ultimate judge; we continue to make for it, for you, for all of us. And if you want to relive the party or find the highlights, look for the images, read the stories, share your own adventure: the community is alive and eager for new stories.

La Sportiva 90 years: a celebration of yesterday and a step towards the future. We await you on the cliffs, ridges, and trails.