Andreas Boot
The Andreas is ROA's defining hiking boot, translating Dolomites mountaineering construction into an avant-garde silhouette that made the brand's name.
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ROA
Italian label pairing technical hiking-boot construction with urban design, launched in 2015 by designer Maurizio Quaglia and streetwear distributor Slam Jam.
FerraraOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about ROA
ROA is an Italian technical footwear label founded in 2015 by footwear designer Maurizio Quaglia together with Slam Jam, the streetwear distributor run by Luca Benini. The name comes from Forcella della Roa, a hiking area in the Dolomites. The brand applies sportswear construction and avant-garde materials to hiking boots and trail shoes, with core styles including the Katharina, Sella, Neal and Arpy, plus apparel and accessories. Collaborators include Our Legacy, Story mfg., Brain Dead and JJJJound; distribution runs through Slam Jam and multibrand retailers.
The pieces that define ROA
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A core ROA trail shoe, the Neal distills the label's technical sportswear construction into an everyday sneaker-boot hybrid.
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The Arpy is one of ROA's signature approach shoes, known for its lightweight technical upper and grippy trail-ready sole.
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How ROA fits
Overall fit
slightly small
ROA hiking boots and trail shoes are frequently reported to run slightly small and narrow, so many buyers go up a half size for comfort.
Tip: Consider sizing up a half size, especially if you have wider feet or plan to wear thicker socks.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | slightly small | snug midfoot, medium-to-narrow width with a moderate toe box | Go up a half size if between sizes or wearing hiking socks; expect minimal break-in given the technical synthetic build. |
| Sneakers | slightly small | snug fit, leans narrow | Size up a half if you want extra room or wear thicker socks. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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ROA fit questions
Does ROA run big or small?
ROA fits slightly small. Consider sizing up a half size, especially if you have wider feet or plan to wear thicker socks. ROA hiking boots and trail shoes are frequently reported to run slightly small and narrow, so many buyers go up a half size for comfort.
How does ROA fit?
ROA hiking boots and trail shoes are frequently reported to run slightly small and narrow, so many buyers go up a half size for comfort. Overall shape: snug midfoot with a moderate toe box.
How do ROA boots fit?
ROA boots fits slightly small. Go up a half size if between sizes or wearing hiking socks; expect minimal break-in given the technical synthetic build. Shape: snug midfoot, medium-to-narrow width with a moderate toe box.
How do ROA sneakers fit?
ROA sneakers fits slightly small. Size up a half if you want extra room or wear thicker socks. Shape: snug fit, leans narrow.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2015
- Origin
- Ferrara, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Sneakers $255–$500
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear, Minimalist / Contemporary