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Made In Italy | The Sporty Sandal and Chunky Slide

​​Meticulously crafted by Italian artisans, the Sporty Sandal and Chunky Slide blend time-honoured craftsmanship, modern comfort and effortless cool..

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BEHIND THE DESIGN

The Chunky Slide embodies relaxed luxury with its polished metal accents and easy slip-on design, crafted in Italy from premium abrasivato leather. Set on a cloud-like memory foam padded footbed and a lightweight rubber sole, these slides were designed to elevate outfits every day of the week.

Similarly, the Sporty Sandal fuses our signature artisanal craftsmanship with functional elegance, featuring soft padded leather straps that securely fasten with Velcro® for an adjustable fit. Designed with modern life in mind, this silhouette offers on-the-go ease.

 

Made in Italy by Franco and Luca

CONSCIOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Our commitment to conscious craftsmanship is reflected in every detail of these sandals.

Each style has been mindfully crafted with the collaboration of 26 skilled artisans and 6 to 8 trusted suppliers, ensuring a fully-traceable process that champions slow design, quality, and sustainability. Both designs feature a 100% leather upper and lining sourced from LWG Gold-certified partners, indicating that the tanneries comply with the highest environmental standards.

 

Sketch of The Sporty Sandal development

The Making Of The Chunky Slide





The Making Of The Sporty Sandal


The development of The Sporty Sandal



STYLE NOTES

The Chunky Slide and Sporty Sandal are versatile wardrobe investments that elevate any outfit year-round. With their minimal design and memory foam cushioned sole, these styles effortlessly transitions from day to night—pair them with tailored pants for a polished look or style it with socks for a playful, casually chic ensemble.

Styling of The Chunky Slide and Sporty Sandal


The Chunky Slide Black styled with The Classic Sock in Black