Thursday, October 05, 2006

Why Italian Shoes Really Are The Best Quality

Lucy Bartlett

Most of us consider shoes made or styled in Italy as the
ultimate in fashion. When we say Italian shoes it conjures a
picture of good craftsmanship, style and quality. Italian
designers are the most acclaimed footwear designers in the
world. The Italian designers perfectly understand the anatomy of
the leg and foot so they make shoes look their best.

Italian footwear is available in several varieties such as full
length boots, slip-ons, mid-calf boots, sandals, loafers and
wedges. When selecting Italian shoes, care should be taken to
avoid the tasteless, shiny and creaky shoes which many merchants
try to pass on as finest Italian shoes.

The Italians are still using the traditional methods of
shoemaking and tanning which indicates that good materials are
used for the lining and uppers which are hand sewn. Even though
such hand crafted shoes should cost higher than the shoes
produced on a large scale using machinery, due to the severe
competition from Far Eastern shoe makers who also offer hand
crafted shoes, the Italians are forced to offer good quality
shoes at cheaper prices without compromising on quality.

There are different styles of men's Italian shoes such as
handmade black leather Oxford shoes, black Italian Oxford dress
shoes, men's dark brown leather Oxford shoes, men's dark brown
lace-up shoes and brown calf leather Oxford shoes. The prices of
these shoes range from the low $330 to the high $560.

Brunori men's black Italian ankle strap boots are classic boots
with elastic gore insets. These black coloured shoes are made
from genuine leather and boast style, quality and fine
craftsmanship. When ordering these shoes, care must be taken to
select the correct size since the sizes run large. Select a size
smaller than your regular size for a good fitting. These shoes
are priced around $480

For casual wear but without foregoing the daytime classic style,
try the handmade Pakerson Today which are available in beige and
tan

For exclusive hand made shoes you can try Forzieri brown cap toe
dress shoes. These shoes combine the excellent traditional
craftsmanship with some new original designs. They are most
suitable for business meetings or for occasions which need a
stylish appearance. They are priced around $500.

For women, there are soft Italian leather boots with a luxurious
feel, side button and short zip available for only $150. These
ladies Italian shoes are available in three colours namely,
tobacco, brown and black.

The Quai D'Orsay pump shoes in black patent leather enhances its
dramatic flair and are meant for sophisticated and chic women.
The price range is around $160.

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