Our company was founded in 1971 by Mr. Eleuterio Schippa, still president of the company. Initially the firm was mainly specialized in technical winter products, subsequently, for market requirements has evolved and widened the specialization to various different specifications. We are currently producing approx. 1.8 million pairs of shoes per year with a turnover of almost 35 million euro. Our ranges cover mainly free-time casual, technical products (waterproof, Goretex, work boots combat boots) and classical comfort categories for men, women and children. Among our customers we can count on the largest distribution chains in Europe and in USA; we are distributing our product on the national market with specific ranges. We produce with our own structure in Eastern Europe. In May 1997 we have purchased Stepline a firm specialized in highly technological direct injected products in Pu/Pu Pu/tpu and Pu/Rubber for trekking outdoor styles Stepline is Goretex certified for production. We have acquired in 1993 a old shoemaking brand ìGasparotto 1889. Gasparotto was a household name in Italy in the 1970s, when it generated sales of over 900.000 pairs per year. We have renewed the men’s and women’s collection with elements of comfort and fashion. Just to let you get a wholesale price range idea SS collection from 25 to 35 Euro to Independent Retails in Italy. Therefore we are looking for partners to distribute our brand ìGasparotto 1889î outside Italy, whether as agent or distributor.