Discover Lario: handcrafted Friulian shoes Made in Italy. Tradition and innovation come together in a sustainable and timeless style.
Lario: Friulian heritage becomes contemporary
What is Lario?
A model that is not just a shoe, but a tribute to the history of Friulian footwear. Lario was created to showcase the beauty of a craftsmanship tradition rooted in Northern Italy, which UPPa has chosen to revive.
Friulian origins
Friulane, or "scarpez," were simple shoes, made with humble materials and hand-stitched. Their flexible construction made them lightweight, adaptable, and durable, a symbol of know-how passed down from generation to generation.
The “Friulian” construction is the soul of the “Lario” model, making the shoe flexible, light and comfortable as a slipper.
The UPPa reinterpretation
We've added a contemporary detail to the Friulian tradition: the elastic cuff, a stylistic signature of UPPa, which simplifies the fit and adds a pop touch. Carefully selected materials, sustainability as a guiding principle, and an essential design that blends comfort and style.
More than a shoe, a story
Every pair of Larios holds a precious piece of Italian craftsmanship. In fact, every hand-stitched stitch by our Friulian artisans preserves and passes on the artisanal tradition of shoemaking.
Lario is a shoe that tells the story of the past, but lives in the present with a fresh spirit.
Lario and sustainability
Lario is not only a tribute to tradition, but also a conscious choice for the future. Its sole is made from recycled tennis balls, transformed into a lightweight and durable base that gives new life to materials otherwise destined for waste. And, thanks to the "Twice Upon a Time" program, every shoe can have a second life: if returned, it is regenerated and donated to children and young people in foster homes. Thus, every step with Lario becomes part of a more sustainable, authentic, and supportive fashion journey.