The brand Crispi was founded in 1975 by Alessandro Marcolin in the Italian town of Maser near Montebelluna as a shoe factory for mountain shoes. His ambition was to become a leader in quality and technology in his area, where the art of shoemaking has a long and great tradition. The result is recognized high-quality alpine, hiking, trekking, and outdoor shoes, which are not only popular in Italy, but worldwide.