Santoni
Patinated Italian shoes, Marche region manufacture since 1975
Only the Fatte a Mano line consistently uses Goodyear welt. Other lines may be Blake or cemented. Check construction before purchasing.
Philosophy
Italian factory founded in 1975 in Corridonia, Marche. Santoni produces entirely in-house with a specialty in patinas and worked leathers. The brand offers multiple lines, note that only the Fatte a Mano line consistently uses Goodyear welt construction. Other lines may be Blake or cemented.
History
Corridonia, Marche, 1975. Andrea Santoni founds a high-end shoe workshop in Italy's shoemaking region along the Adriatic coast. Son Giuseppe takes over in the 90s and transforms the workshop into an international luxury brand.
Santoni's specialty is patina. Leathers are hand-dyed and re-patinated layer by layer in Corridonia. 'Santoni shoes are made in Corridonia, not Italy' - Giuseppe to Vogue Business. Everything made in one place, start to finish.
Note: multiple lines. Fatte a Mano is Goodyear welted. Other lines may be Blake or cemented. Family-owned (Santoni family), 100% Corridonia manufacturing.
Iconic Products
Fatte a Mano
The high-end line. Entirely handmade, Goodyear welt construction. The best of Santoni. Hand-applied patinas, leathers dyed layer by layer. The only Santoni line to buy with eyes closed.
Double Monk (patine)
Patinated double monk. Santoni's most photographed model. Patinas are spectacular - gradients, aged effects, each pair is unique. The showcase of Corridonia's craftsmanship.