Best Italian Shoe Brands and Models

One thing that is so striking about Italian made shoes are their elegance and the attention to detail in each and every shoe. Whether they are hand made or factory made, every Italian shoemaker has an exceptional eye for an elegant last.

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What Makes Italian Shoes so Much Different

Here are a few reasons that make Italian shoes so exceptional in their class;

• Goodyear Welt Construction – Most Italian shoes are manufactured using either hand or machine sewn Goodyear welt construction methods or in some cases Norvegese welt construction methods, which is Norwegian. Most Italian shoemakers, particularly bespoke are completely in love with their Welt hand-sewn construction methods.

• The Leather – Italians, in general, are excellent leather tanners and because of this reason, the leather used in their shoes are unlike any other countries. So when you look at a pair of Italian shoes, the patterns on the leather will be burnished with lighter and darker areas giving the shoe more life, than a plain colored leather shoe.

• Construction – Most Italian shoe brands are either Blake stitched are Blake rapid stitched, of which the rapid is superior. This stitch type is quite similar to Goodyear but a bit more complex.

• Quality – Italian shoes are made from the finest materials using some of the best Construction methods, therefore you can be assured that their quality is immaculate.
  

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Italian Shoes in a Nutshell

Between the Goodyear Welt and blake construction methods, there is not that much difference as there are the two preferred construction methods. The elegant design of the last and the extreme heel height of most Italian women’s shoe brand s is what sets Italian style shoes apart from the rest. Furthermore, the materials and leathers used are superb and the decorative details of the finest.

Last but not least I would say that Italian shoes are a bit more fashion-forward, with longer lasts that are a bit rounded and more extreme, yet always very stylish and elegant.

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Features of a Good Quality Italian Shoe

• Goodyear Welt or Blake and Blake Rapid Construction, either machine sewn or hand sewn for quality and extreme durability.
  
• Burnished dark and light patterns, in tanned leather the Italian style.
  
• Uppers are usually made from either genuine leather or Calfskin leather in either smooth, patent or Suede feel.
  
• Heeled or flat, although most Italian women’s shoes feature very tall or medium heels in a pointed or chunky heel style.
  
• Unique designs and decorative details, such as embroidery, Bows or buckles.
  
• Soft and smooth interiors with a comfortable leather sole.
  
• Fine stitching and attention to detail.
  
• The toe of an Italian shoe is usually very pointed or slightly rounded with the exception to sandals.
  
• Longer and more extreme last.
  

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Reviews: The Best Italian Shoes

Here are some gorgeous models of some of the Best Italian shoe brands available;

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Index Table: Top Rated Italian Shoes