About Us

Founded in 1977, family-owned and run, Ardblair Sports Importers has gone from strength-to-strength in the outdoor, winter sports, trail running, fashion and lifestyle sectors. 

PIONEERING. INNOVATIVE. QUALITY. HERITAGE - words that spring to mind when considering the impressive brands we distribute. 

Our outdoors, winter sports and trail running brands are: 

·        AKU - Quality Italian footwear from mountaineering boots to active free time footwear. “We don’t want to think that those who buy our products are consumers of goods.  We like to believe that they are the conscious user of an authentic and functional product.  An ethically correct product, an expression of a concrete value destined to last over time.” 

·        AKU Professional – A range of boots especially designed for military, “blue light” services and other work environments. The now famous Pilgrim boot is issued to the British MOD and is also being used by Police, Air Ambulance and other “blue light” services.

-        LEKI - With accolades and awards from the outdoor industry, plus innumerable consumer awards and "Best in Tests", combined with their prowess as a high-profile supplier of Ski, Trekking, Nordic Walking and – most recently – Trail Running and Cross Trail poles and accessories for professional and leisure users alike, LEKI have an undisputed reputation as the leader in their field.

Our fashion and lifestyle division brands are: 

·        SUPERGA – known as the “people’s shoes of Italy” due to their prestige and reputation - is an iconic Italian footwear brand for sports and leisure.  Our most popular model the 2750 has been produced since 1925 – the first tennis shoe with a rubber sole. 

·        SEBAGO – established in Westbrooke, Maine (USA) in 1946 by Daniel J Wellehan.  The name was inspired by nearby lake Sebago.  Its first moccasin, the renowned “penny loafer” was created in the same year and is still one of the brands best sellers. 

Covering the UK and Eire territories, our dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate teams provide excellent service, marketing, logistics, training (including technical training) on our full range of brands and products.