Sustainability
A slow, environmentally friendly approach with a century-old know-how
A 100% Italian supply chain
But what does it mean to choose to make sustainable footwear?
Can a company that produces footwear call itself sustainable?
Defining a shoe as “sustainable” is very difficult.
Let's be clear: our favorite shoes are a collection of materials with assembly steps that make the final product non-recyclable, much less biodegradable. Even the "vegan" shoe is a collection of glue, nails, linings, reinforcement materials, and stitching that, once assembled, no longer follow the green logic because it will be
It's impossible to separate all of this for recycling. Therefore, both types of shoes, at the end of their life, will end up in the recycling bin.
undifferentiated.
So what shoe can we call "sustainable"? Sustainable is a durable shoe, made with quality Italian raw materials. Like ours, since 1923. Our supplier companies are Italian and expertly process the raw materials (from heels to linings) in compliance with Italian and European regulations. A "sustainable" shoe is one designed and created
Entirely in Italy, using protected and paid labor in compliance with current regulations. The leather, contrary to popular belief, is a waste product from the food industry and is processed by renowned Italian tanneries. We do not use hides from wild, endangered, or illegally trafficked animals.
Our company's electricity is 100% green thanks to the use of photovoltaic panels installed on the factory's roof. Since 2013, they have produced 69 kilowatts/hour, covering the energy needs of every stage of production. Furthermore, we are committed to being a zero-waste company: the models used for trade fairs are displayed and sold at discounted prices in our outlet, along with small in-house production runs and surplus pairs.
Having a century of experience, it seems superfluous, if not a moral and ethical duty, to declare that the disposal of our waste
It is carried out in accordance with the law and no material from our company is illegally released into the surrounding environment. Everything we've listed, in fact, isn't done to follow a green trend (which we hope never fades), but is rather an obligation towards the nature that surrounds us.
We love nature, and if you visit us at our factory in Casarano, you'll easily notice that every tree and bush around our premises is an aromatic or fruit-bearing plant native to the Mediterranean scrub. Strawberry trees, olive trees, blackberries, and rosemary and laurel hedges are tended daily by Rina and Martino. This is how we care for the shoes you choose: with the same love and care that nature bestows upon us, gifting us with breathtaking views and unique habitats in which to live our lives.
Timeless models, our promotions
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We're used to receiving constant notifications about promotions, sales, and discounts from large retailers. Countless emails from
Newsletters flood our inboxes with invitations to view new collections, capsule collections, cruise line items, and previews. What do promotions and new collections have in common? Overproduction. -
We believe it is wrong to continuously post new articles on the
market to stay on top of the latest trends. At the same time, we believe it's wrong to pressure our customers with intrusive promotional messages to convince them to buy the latest pair of shoes. -
That's why we strive every season to create timeless styles, perfect for all your looks and always up-to-date, suitable for multiple seasons. That's why our promotions never go down and last a short time. Over 80% of the styles available in the shop are made-to-order, so we don't have a warehouse of pre-made goods to sell off.
On the other hand, this ensures we avoid waste, give each pair of shoes the utmost attention during the production process, even when dealing with models on sale, and, above all, allow us to dedicate the utmost attention to you as a customer.
