The Craftman Speaks

Our shoes are highlighted for the comfort, the absolute oneness of the models, the quality of the materials and the esteem of an artisan processing performed according to the ancient and traditional shoemaker techniques.


Some Materials Used in Our Production:

a) Top pieces in vulcanized hard-wearing rubber and genuine hide.

b) Brass anchor tacks

c) Soles in real leather

d) Steel shank forms the backbone of the shoes

e) Granulated cork forms the bottom filler

f) Welts leather

g) Soft buffed absorbent leather insole

h) Original "Goodyear" welted


A Particular "type" of shoe:

Aged effect on the left side of the shoe is obtained by handmade painting process and brushing by high-quality products and waxes.
(It is a Sample not a real model)


Short Information:

As far as shoes are concerned it is highly recommended to get directly in touch with the Artisan to take measurement and agreement on model, type of leather, type and thickness of bottom, finishing etc.
Shoes of our production are designed and developed expressly on request as far as model and measurement, they are really unique or copy of an already realized model, but in any way, never part of a serie production. Production is entirely developed inside of the Artisan Work-Shop (model design, leather cutting, upper vamp sewing, assembly, sole sewing and finishing) as a warranty of the high quality of the product.

Goodyear Welted: sole handmaded by wild-boar bristle; pitched and waxed threads.

In addition shoes of our manufacturing distinguish themselves in the classic and sportswear lines for the natural material used.


Il Riccio - Cuoieria e Calzoleria su Misura

Address: Via Damiano Chiesa, 36 - 58100 Grosseto (Italy)

For further information call
Tel. & Fax +39-0564-417593

or E-mail: info@ilriccio.it