These classic driving shoes are crafted by hand in Montegranaro, Italy. Our craftsmen use the softest Italian calfskin suede available to ensure optimum comfort and flexibility in this luxurious warm-weather essential. While pebble rubber on the soles and heels provides enhanced grip for a safer drive, the style has evolved significantly from its original intended purpose to serve as the ultimate in lightweight footwear without sacrificing elegance for comfort.
##Handcrafted in Italy
Our driving shoes are handcrafted in Montegranaro, in the Marche region of central Italy, by G.Bellesi, a master artisan with nearly half a century’s experience producing footwear for some of the world’s most well known luxury fashion brands. It's an intimate place, nestled in scenic hills a stone's throw from the Adriatic numbering just over 10,000 inhabitants. Montegranaro has become synonymous with impeccable quality in men's shoes, with the first cobbler's in the area dating as far back as the 14th century. Though it was only in the latter half of the 20th century that it became world renowned for excellence in the industry, local artisans are firmly rooted in traditional methods of making honed over centuries.
##A specially selected, naturally tanned Italian calfskin suede forms the upper which is hand-stitched to the rubber sole.
The unique skin promises a unique blend of comfort, protection and longevity from the moment you wear them. The soft suede acclimates to your foot almost immediately, wrapping itself around it for an unparalleled level of comfort and quality.
##Fit for the road: the perfect driving shoes.
The 1960s saw the great worldwide democratisation of motor vehicle ownership, and the accompanying rise of clothing and footwear designed for the road. Along came the driving shoe: lightweight, with good grip and serving to fulfil a need, it quickly established a foothold in the luxury market. Using Germano’s lifetime of experience and the finest Italian leather available, we have designed a handcrafted shoe that offers the softest comfort, a secure grip and all the experiential pleasure of driving a classic Italian roadster on the open road.
• Handmade in Montegranaro (Marche), Italy
• Premium Suede upper from Marche, Italy
• Calfskin inner lining
• Rubber pebble outsole
• Use horsehair brush to remove any dust
• Polish in small circles with a cotton cloth
• Unisex
• Rubber pebble detailing on the heel