Prototype for mountain climbing.
A Santoni prototype for mountain climbing.
Andrea Santoni checks the quality of the leather
Andrea Santoni checks the quality of the leather in the storage area.
Cutting and storage of the in-sole.
Cutting and storage of the in-sole.
Shoes lined up for transport
Santoni Shoes lined up for transport
A designer drawing details of a new shoe.
A designer drawing details of a new shoe.
Ensuring the leather fits around the last
Ensuring the leather seamlessly fits around the last.
The sole is polished
The sole is polished prior to the final polishing of the shoe.
Leather control
Leather control
Handstitching is one of Santoni’s famous trademarks
Handstitching is one of Santoni’s famous trademarks.
The edge of the sole is painted, by hand
The edge of the sole is painted, by hand, in a colour that matches the rest of the shoe.
Andrea Santoni checks the shoes one final time prior to shipping.
Andrea Santoni checks the shoes one final time prior to shipping.
A design for the Limited Edition series.
A design for the Limited Edition series.
The final shape of the shoe is defined.
Part of the design process. The final shape of the shoe is defined.
Handstitching to provide a distinctive style.
Handstitching to provide a distinctive style.
The start of the polishing process.
The start of the polishing process.
Impurities in the leather are removed.
The heat of the fire ensures all impurities in the leather are removed.
New members of Santoni receive training within the Santoni school.
New members of the Santoni family initially receive training within the Santoni school. It is compulsory for all new aspiring shoemakers to follow the six month training course to guarantee they fully comprehend the Santoni way of shoemaking.
Various lasts are used to shape the final form
Various lasts are used to shape the final form of the shoe. Shoes remain at least 15 days in a last to guarantee the eventual fitting and form.
Andrea Santoni starts with the first phase of polishing
Andrea Santoni starts with the first phase of polishing.
Finishing of the sole
Finishing of the sole.
The edge of the sole is painted, by hand
The edge of the sole is painted, by hand, in a colour that matches the rest of the shoe.
Andrea Santoni between the new generation, daughter Ilenia and son Giuseppe.
Andrea Santoni posing proudly between the new generation, his daughter Ilenia and son Giuseppe.
