The Ghirlandina High-Top Leather Sneakers

Handcrafted in Italy

In the 12th century, craftsmen in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna established guilds known as the compagnie delle arti, one of which specialised in the creation of fine shoes. Within days of our arrival in Italy, we met artisans working for brands such as Berluti (Ferrara), Santoni, Peron & Peron (Bologna), Testoni (Modena) and Enzo Bonafe. After a thorough search, we finally settled on a small family-owned workshop in Modena, where a dedicated father and son team make what are, in our opinion, the finest shoes we have come across. Our sneakers are the ultimate combination of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship; only the finest calfskin, traditionally reserved for the best men's dress shoes, is used for the upper, which is then finger stitched to springy rubber soles by craftsmen with over two centuries of skill to their name.

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##A uniquely soft, yet durable, naturally tanned Italian calfskin forms the upper which is hand-stitched to the rubber sole. The calfskin promises a unique blend of comfort, protection and longevity from the moment you wear them. The softer leather acclimates to your foot almost immediately and provides an unparalleled level of comfort and quality.

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##200 years of shoe-making excellence preparing your feet for whatever may come. We've spent over a year working with our craftsmen to perfect the Ghirlandina. We see it as an iterative process, and we'll continue updating the design and ensuring every material sourced is just right . Fortunately for us, we have 200 years of experience guiding us every step of the way. The classic Italian Sneaker with no compromises made - the way it was always meant to be.