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Avete le Geox?

Do you have Geox shoes?

Pronunciation

'Geox' — 'JEH-oks'. Two syllables. 'Ge' as in 'gem', then 'ox'. An Italian brand with an unusual name.

When to use it

Asking for a specific Italian brand. Geox is an Italian shoe company famous for breathable, waterproof technology — worth knowing by name.

What it means

Brand questions use 'avete' (plural) or 'ha' (singular/formal). Naming the brand directly is efficient. Major Italian shoe brands: Geox, Tod's, Salvatore Ferragamo, Miu Miu, Sergio Rossi, Frau.

Variations

Portate scarpe italiane?

Do you stock Italian shoes?

More general — asking about Italian brands

Quali marche di scarpe vendete?

What shoe brands do you sell?

Asking for a full brand overview

Avete le Tod's?

Do you have Tod's?

Asking for the iconic Italian driving shoe brand

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete le Geox? Commessa: Sì, siamo rivenditori autorizzati. Cerca un modello specifico? Cliente: I mocassini con tecnologia Amphibiox — per l'uso in città. Commessa: Li abbiamo. Vengono fin da giovedì quelli nuovi.

Customer: Do you have Geox? Assistant: Yes, we're an authorised retailer. Are you looking for a specific model? Customer: The loafers with Amphibiox technology — for city use. Assistant: We have them. The new ones arrive from Thursday.

Cultural Note

Geox was founded in the Veneto region in 1995 by Mario Moretti Polegato. His patented breathable sole technology revolutionised Italian shoe manufacturing. Geox remains one of Italy's most successful footwear exports.