Crispi are they're own brand. Not sure if their is affiliation with Lowa or not. But I can tell you I have not been as excited over boots in awhile. After serious disappointment with kenetrek, I had narrowed my search down to the Tibet or crispi. Went with Crispi because of availability and ability to size on-site. Could not be happier, put these through hell this late season and they just keep getting better. Still want to try out the Tibet's, and that's a great deal.