Gianluca - L'artigiano del cuoio

Handmade in Italy womens slave sandals in vintage cuir leather

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Vintage cuir greased vachetta leather strappy sandals with leather sole handmade in Italy without the use of foreign labor or child, but by experts in the best tradition of craftsmanship.

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189,00 €

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99,00 €

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6,00 €
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Vintage cuir greased vachetta leather strappy sandals with leather sole handmade in Italy without the use of foreign labor or child, but by experts in the best tradition of craftsmanship.

The sole is hand stitched on the insole providing a superior finish and durability than the industrial system which is simply pasted. For staining it is manual dipped in a VEGETABLE colour, manual finishing by the usage of small brushes and as final step, drying at the open air. This process takes as a result called TUFFATO, which many companies do not spend more because it requires a work of extreme precision that slows down production time.

Each shoe is made specifically for you within 48 hours of purchase and shipped Worldwide by express courier with delivery in 72/96 hours.

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Item for: women
Outer material: vegetable tanned greased calf leather
Insole: colored in the color of the upper (dipped)
Made in Italy
Season spring/summer

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Reviews

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Jutta M. 09-10-2024
  

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Anja E 09-08-2024
  

Amazing Quality

Thanks. I really love these sandals. They are amazing quality and very comfortable.

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Donna S. 08-05-2024
  

Sandals Donna USA

I am use to a high heel. Even in sandals, but I was needing to get some summer sandals and I loved the look!! The sandals are so comfortable and true to size. They even make my legs look really nice ! I bought a 38 and I wear a 71/2 to 8 in US. Thank you - beautifully made.

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Tina G. 08-04-2024
  

Very good quality sandals

Very good quality sandals

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Caitlin D 07-15-2024
  

Nice quality sandals

These have shaped to my foot really nicely after about a week’s worth of wear. I love them!

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Stacey P 07-08-2024
  

Gorgeous sandals!

This is my fourth pair of sandals from Artigiano De Cuoio. I got them in a beautiful bronze color. They fit great, and are very comfortable. Thank you so much!

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Noelle M 07-08-2024
  

Classic sandals

I've waited a bit to get some wear out of these before reviewing. I really love them. I had a few extra holes punched in the straps to tighten them up, and they look elegant and classic--feel like I'm in the movie Roman Holiday. I'll buy again from this maker.

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Terri W 07-08-2024
  

Everyone Needs These

Great purchase. Craftsmanship excellent. Highly recommend!!

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heather m. 06-08-2024
  

Beautiful leather sandals

I love my new sandals. They are very well made. I love the design and the feel. I am very pleased. Thank you!

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Nadja S. 06-06-2024
  

Very nice!

Very nice!

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Jeannette Angélica M 06-04-2024
  

Just right

They are perfect. Real craftsmanship. I will have them forever.

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Jodi K 06-04-2024
  

Great quality

I love these sandals. Well made and so cute. Goes great with my hippie skirts. Thank you so much.

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Baptiste R. 05-23-2024
  

Good quality, identical to the

Good quality, identical to the images

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Greg D. 04-04-2024
  

GREAT

Sandals are as expected. Great quality.

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Cynthia M. 11-08-2023
  

Love Them!!

These are well made, comfortable and I love the color!

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Jelena B 10-30-2023
  

Great quality of the sandals.

Great quality of the sandals. It lasted me many years. great colours, very comfortable. Beautiful design.

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Jelena B 10-30-2023
  

Great quality of the sandals.

Great quality of the sandals. It lasted me many years. great colours, very comfortable. Beautiful design.

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Helen E 10-19-2023
  

Best Shoes

Best shoes ever

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Jenny R 09-22-2023
  

My Favorite Sandal

I love these sandals. Well made, comfortable, stylish. Couldn't find anything like this in the US. Fast delivery. Excellent quality from a company with an important mission. Thank you! Wear them every day.

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daisley k 09-21-2023
  

Great find!

These sandals are beautifully made and the leather is properly aged so they did not give me blisters. I am very pleased and would equate the quality with K Jaques or Beek sandals. Great find!

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daisley k 09-21-2023
  

Great find!

These sandals are beautifully made and the leather is properly aged so they did not give me blisters. I am very pleased and would equate the quality with K Jaques or Beek sandals. Great find!

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Brenda B. 09-17-2023
  

Excellent

great product, fast delivery and great service

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Janine O 07-14-2023
  

AMAZING!

These sandals have been incredible so far! I had sandals like this 25 years ago and I remember them being so comfortable, and these are no different. High quality, beautiful craftsmanship, and I am thrilled I get to keep them forever!

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Tara H. 07-09-2023
  

Overly pleased

Love these shoes! A bit tight at first but they are adapting to my feet!!! I am not a shopper but so glad I made this purchase!!

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Sarah G. 06-26-2023
  

Perfect!

These sandals are perfect for summer. I love leather sandals and these ones are my new favourite.

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Doris W 06-22-2023
  

Very happy 😊

My expectations were exceeded: well made, perfect fit, comfortable to wear right away (Franziskaner). Delivery as announced. Gladly again!

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Mia F 06-17-2023
  

I love them

Beautiful sandal, excellent quality, super fast shipping, very comfortable. You can’t go wrong buying these sandals.

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Sharon J 06-14-2023
  

Versatile, well-crafted sandals

Beautiful sandals that look equally great with jeans, shorts, or summer dresses. Minimal breaking-in required. Shipping was fast and efficient. Thank you!

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Rebecca I 06-05-2023
  

Affordable Italian leather sandals ??

Love them! Might have to order another pair. Shipping was pretty quick.

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Linda S. 05-13-2023
  

Gorgeous, well made samdalsa

Beautiful belt and sandals. Perfecto!

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Belinda L. 04-30-2023
  

Love them

Love them so much that I order two more pairs of the leather sandals.

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Nabet Melki J 04-15-2023
  

Thanks !

Great quality and service !

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Nicola P. 01-09-2023
  

Love My New Shoes

Beautifully crafted, high quality shoes that fit true to size. I would highly recommend this company.

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Sigridur Sita P 08-10-2022
  

Beautiful sandals :)

Beautiful craftsmanship and comfortable sandals.

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Veronika S. 07-21-2022
  

lovely

This is my third pair of this nice shoes. I love them!

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Glen C 07-01-2022
  

The slippers ,/ sandals are

The slippers ,/ sandals are top quality all around done with true passion ,care and creativeness The Service ,Shipping handling all went smooth and fast , Iits a well organised in all fronts too I bought two pairs and they are great and they fit perfect , their measuring Suze chart in the website is clear info and reflects your choice and you can cross check them in cm inches and various other sizing ways or modes and they are all well documented You can also reach put to them and they are very responsive

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Margaret E. 05-09-2022
  

exactly as hoped!

These sandals are beautiful, well-made, comfortable, fit just right (I am a standard size 37) and arrived with lightening speed! I look forward to buying more items from this seller.

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Jan K. 02-12-2022
  

Loved the sandals but unfortunately

Loved the sandals but unfortunately was a size too small so gifting them to my youngest daughter

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Katya H 10-30-2021
  

Love my new sandals. Great

Love my new sandals. Great quality, beautiful style.

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Anne S. 09-17-2021
  

Beautiful sandals

Very comfortable already, beautifully made, lovely smell of real leather! They have the delicate look that suits my small-boned build.

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Pip T 09-16-2021
  

Beautiful sandals

The sandals are even more beautiful in real life. I will definitely be ordering more. Mine were delivered to me in Australia and it was so quick. Also communication was great. Thanks so much :)

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Aida A 09-02-2021
  

I love them.

I love them.

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Sonja P 08-03-2021
  

Good

Good

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Lee M. 06-12-2021
  

I am very satisfied with

I am very satisfied with good design and good quality.

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Jacqueline B. 06-09-2021
  

Best Italian Sandals

I purchased these when I was in Florence many years ago and was so glad to find them online. These are a great investment

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Stefania D 06-06-2021
  

I love this sandals...

I love this sandals...

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Aida k 02-26-2021
  

Promptly delivered and a gorgeous

Promptly delivered and a gorgeous product.

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Mariana G. 12-06-2020
  

perfect!

i couldn’t be happier with my quality handcrafted vintage slave sandals! service was outstanding. fast delivery from italy to australia. great experience. i highly recommended!

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Nick M. 07-18-2020
  

High quality. My wife loves them.

Great sandals. Exactly what my wife wanted.

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Emilie c. 07-13-2020
  

Great

Great sandals, good quality and ethical.

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Alison T 06-24-2020
  

My forever sandals!

I've been wearing a non-leather version of these from Target for years but, when they stopped making the tone of brown that I loved, I went on a hunt for replacements but never found them. It literally took me over a year to find these and I'm thrilled to have done so! The leather is gorgeous and the fit was exactly as they said in their size chart. I was able to wear them out and about on day one with no blisters at all. I suspect these sandals will last me for many years but I'm likely to buy another pair in another style since the quality is so great (as is the price). So happy to have found this company!

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Lorna P 04-22-2020
  

Awesome sandals

Haven’t hardly taken them off - so well made and lovely. So good to know they are in line with my values and all things important, and supporting the Italian economy at this time. Saving up for a different design. Highly recommend.

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George M 02-22-2020
  

Great and sexy sandals

I am a male who is very attracted to 3 ankle strap gladiator sandals. This is my second pair but in a darker shade. The fit is extraordinary (foot stays put) and the quality of construction is excellent. Love to look at the sandals this company makes. Great work.

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David D. 11-14-2019
  

handmade sandals

Excellent product and service. Beautiful craftsmanship. This is the 3rd or 4th pair of sandals I have purchased from this company. Highly recommended.

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Autumn W 12-12-2018
  

My favorite sandals!

I bought a pair of these at the market in Florence in 2006, have worn them every summer and they have held up so well. After many years I’ve now replaced my old pair with a new pair of slave sandals and they are just as beautifully made after all these years. I love them! Thank you for the excellent craftsmanship.

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ASHLEE H 09-11-2018
  

Spartan Sandals

I love these sandals! They were comfortable from the day I bought them, and fit perfectly. 5 stars, great craftsmanship

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Cortney V 07-05-2018
  

Awesome Sandals!

Received them within days of ordering and by far my new favorite summer sandals!! Great customer service and great product!

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Chandra R 06-10-2018
  

Outstanding quality

Outstanding quality

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Diane D. 06-03-2018
  

Beautiful Sandals

I love my new sandals I recently purchased… The quality is superb, very fine antique finish leather and leather soles. And the are really comfortable - I’ve worn them all day and they feel fantastic.

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Krista I 05-16-2018
  

Beautiful shoes, fast delivery!

I love these shoes. I owned and wore a pair (with natural leather soles) everyday for several years in Mali. They survived being scrubbed with soap and water (by someone else) and many other hazards. I finally wore them out and these are the replacement. So comfortable, durable, pretty, and lasting.

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Cristel D 05-07-2018
  

☀️

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Cheryl L. 03-31-2018
  

Wonderful Sandals

These sandals arrived within days of the order and the fit was perfect. Beautiful craftsmanship and I will be ordering more.

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Adam R 03-23-2018
  

Excellent quality

They are great. True to size and quality.

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Georgie m 08-23-2017
  

Very happy arrived in three

Very happy arrived in three days delighted .

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Melina K 08-06-2017
  

Slave Sandals

Very good shoes;-)

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Annelie F. 07-29-2017
  

I like my new sandals

I like my new sandals so much! comfortable, beautiful design, quality leather - awesome!

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Claudia M. 07-18-2017
  

Nice sandals, high quality, comfortable

Nice sandals, high quality, comfortable I am impressed that there is still such high quality shoes. Good traditional Italian manufacture. Nice staff.

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Sebastien O 07-14-2017
  

Very nice leather sandals

Very nice leather sandals

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Jane K. 07-01-2017
  

Lovely Sandals

Prompt delivery. Good quality & very comfortable. Exactly what I expected. Thank you.

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Susanne G. 06-16-2017
  

Super!!!

Super!!!

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Anna C. 08-04-2016
  

Perfekt sandals

Very fast and beautiful sandals! Thank you

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Bernadette O 07-31-2016
  

Beautiful work

I ordered my sandles and they arrived within a few days. The workmanship is incredible. I'm very happy with them.

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Susann W. 07-10-2016
  

Very nice sandals. I love

Very nice sandals. I love it.

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Kate M 07-02-2016
  

Gorgeous and sturdy

These shoes are absolutely beautiful and I think they will last me for many years

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Colombine j 06-29-2016
  

Great product

Beautiful quality, fast delivery

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Darci J. 06-24-2016
  

Worth every penny!

I love these sandals! I have had several pairs of low end material versions of this same/similar design, but wanted to find some well -made and won't break the budget sandals made of real leather (and made in Italy) like the very first pair I bought years ago from an outlet shoe store of all places. I found Italian Boutique, and I have found what I was looking for all these years.

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Tonja I 06-01-2016
  

very good quality - everything fine

The delivery came only 6 days after I ordered the shoes. Their quality is as decribed - size is normal - fitting is very comfortable. Thank you.

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emily h 04-01-2016
  

Love them!!

Beautiful! I had wanted to find similar when I was in Florence but I chose museums over shopping as my children were with me. I was worried the sole would be too wide for my narrow feet. They are perfect and beautifully made. Fast arrival. Thank you!

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Hasna D 09-04-2015
  

I like it thanks

I like it thanks

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binot c. 07-16-2015
  

great

great

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Julie k 07-16-2015
  

leather sandals

excellent

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Christine G 05-29-2015
  

Happy Customer

Really lovely sandals, well-made and speedy delivery. No complaints.

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Charles Schultze 07-17-2014
  

Excellent Price Fast Shipping

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Dianne Colliver 06-14-2014
  

Perfect transaction! Love the sandals! Thank You!

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LINDA JETT 05-24-2014
  

Item as described, very well packaged and super fast shipping. Thank you! A+++++

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Harry Britt 05-16-2014
  

Fast delivery, thanks, perfect, A++++

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Ivanes Berroa 04-03-2014
  

Excellent quality store. Item as described. Authentic 100% customer satisfaction

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Kimberly Kennedy 03-17-2014
  

Perfect! Item just as described and quick ship. A+

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Jane Grusovin 02-16-2014
  

I just love these sandals ..... beautifully made and perfect for a Sydney summer!!! Delivery was very speedy - arriving within the week. Would definitely recommend.

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Lucy Canales 01-11-2014
  

Sandals were excellent and the service was even better! Wow!

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Kristina Cinato 10-10-2013
  

Love love love. Excellent quality and great communication. Thanks.

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Ellen Rosen 07-13-2013
  

I love these sandals, these fit perfectly, AAA+++ Super fast shipping from Italy

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Rita Kirdahy 06-27-2013
  

love the sandals, super fast shipping- thanks!

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Lynne Nelson 06-14-2013
  

beautifully made shoes

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elizabeth S Vallino 06-11-2013
  

Excellent seller, love my sandals. Amazingly fast arrival!

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Tammy Schindel 05-24-2013
  

**LOVE my sandals. SHIPMENT came in a day earlier than expected. Great emails!

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Warwick Hall 04-05-2013
  

Thanks

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Angelica L. 08-21-2024
  

Fantastici!

Fantastici!

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Danglade m 07-07-2024
  

Je suis ravie, excellente qualité

Je suis ravie, excellente qualité et très confortable.

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Sami G. 05-14-2023
  

Sandales en cuir faites main

Elles sont top !!!!!!! J’adore !

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Audrey B. 08-09-2022
  

Super bonne qualité de chaussures

Super bonne qualité de chaussures ! je recommande

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Daniela M. 07-06-2022
  

I sandali sono bellissimi, esattamente

I sandali sono bellissimi, esattamente come li immaginavo, e la consegna è stata puntualissima!

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Elisa M. 08-05-2021
  

Carine e comode

Carine e comode

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Valentina C 07-22-2021
  

Ottimo artigianato

Ottimi sandali! Calzano perfetti! Cura nella spedizione! Consigliato

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myriam m. 07-08-2021
  

sandali

sono bellissimi, confortevoli, giusti. Solo che la suola di gomma che ho fatto mettere per proteggere e fare durare i sandali, mi è costata quasi quanto i sandali...!

Shop owner reply

Wow: il suo calzolaio è un vero ladro! Non capisco però perchè non ha lasciato questa recensione a lui...

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Jeannine V 06-25-2021
  

Très confortable....

Très confortable....

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Marzia P 05-28-2021
  

Sandali

Bellissimi ? comodi perfetti

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Thomas P. 07-04-2020
  

Sandali artigianali

Sandali davvero ben costruiti, i materiali sembrano ottimi, belli morbidi e comodi appena indossati! La differenza con i prodotti commerciali è abissale. Imballo e spedizione molto veloce! Acquisterò di nuovo in futuro! Bravi!

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Andrea F. 06-16-2020
  

Sandalias

Todo lo que esperaba, sencillos, cómodos y de buena calidad

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Sophie G. 05-03-2020
  

Parfait à tout point de

Parfait à tout point de vue

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pascale nottet 04-15-2020
  

Parfait

Je recommande vivement ce site et ces produits, d'une très belle qualité et finition. Le service client est au top, réactif, compréhensif. Tout est parfait
Très contente de mon achat, merci particulier à Raffaella qui a si bien répondu par mail à toutes mes questions. Bravo

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Andrea D. 11-10-2019
  

Sandali modello 530

Sandali veramente fatti bene che calzano comodamente. Difficile chiedere di più!

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Britta H 03-27-2019
  

Genau was ich gesucht habe

Habe lange nach genau so geschnittenen Sandalen gesucht, die offene Naht an der Sohle könnte zwar eventuell reißen, habe sie aber noch nicht getragen. Verarbeitung ist sehr gut, mir passen sie perfekt.

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Cordula M 08-29-2018
  

Sehr schönes Leder, etwas eng

Sehr schönes Leder, etwas eng am Zeh.

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Dorothee B 08-04-2018
  

partait

produit conforme à la commande, réception en 4 jours de mémoire pour la France, produit très confortable qui ferait oublier toutes les autre paires et suscite la jalousie

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Maria F. 08-03-2018
  

Bellissimi sandali, ottimo servizio

Bellissimi sandali infradito.... Che mi sono arrivati velocissimi senza nessun problema. Prima di ordinarli, tra l'altro, mi ero scambiata un paio di email per accertarmi del numero. Anche in quel caso cortesi e velocissimi nella risposta. Ottimo servizio e ottimo prodotto

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bernhard s. 08-01-2018
  

super- so wie meine Frau

super- so wie meine Frau sie sich gewünscht hat

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Verónica M. 07-30-2018
  

Slave sandals in vintage cuir leather

Entrega y atención muy rápida. Son muy bonitas y de buena calidad. Recomendables.

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Eva C. 05-07-2018
  

Sandali alla schiava

Super! I sandali sono arrivati in un giorno, incredibile ! confortevoli e belli

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Linda L 03-28-2018
  

Excellent produit. Je viens de

Excellent produit. Je viens de d'acheter une 2e paires de sandales et je suis extrêmement satisfaite. Je recommande ces sandales à tous et à toutes. Ce sont des produits de grande qualité.

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Carlotta L 07-03-2017
  

Sandali in cuoio alla schiava

I sandali sono perfetti, calzano perfettamente e sono di un materiale ottimo, finalmente ho trovato dove poter acquistare dei bei sandali fatti a mano e in cuoio. Appena avrò necessità comprerò ancora!

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Carlotta L 06-23-2017
  

Sandali cuoio

Ho acquistato questo modello e nel giro di tre giorni ne ero già in possesso. Produzione e spedizione velocissime, il prodotto è perfetto, interamente fatto a mano con buonissimo materiale. Sicuramente acquisterò ancora!

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Ileana O 06-19-2017
  

super

sandales très confortables (achetées avec semelle en caoutchouc, du beau cuir, bien travaillées, taillent parfaitement (choisies en utilisant le guide de tailles)

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Beatriz T. 06-18-2017
  

Me quedan grandes y me

Me quedan grandes y me gustaría cambiarlas x un número menos y me parece prácticamente imposible

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Florence F 06-18-2017
  

Magnifiques comme d'habitude ... expédition

Magnifiques comme d'habitude ... expédition rapide .

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Agathe Q 06-18-2017
  

Envoi très rapide et très

Envoi très rapide et très belles chaussures!

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Marie R. 06-07-2017
  

Maintient super bien le pied

Maintient super bien le pied ! Fidèle au modèle.

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Sandrine G 01-27-2017
  

Très satisfaite envoie rapide ,

Très satisfaite envoie rapide , les sandales sont comme je l'espérais , un tout petit grande

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Eleonora F 09-29-2016
  

Bellissimi

Li cercavo da tempo esattamente così e finalmente li ho trovati! Belli comodi e fatti veramente bene. Contentissima! Credo proprio che l'anno prossimo ne prenderò un altro paio.

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Cristina B. 08-10-2016
  

Bellissimi

I sandali che ho acquistato sono dei veri pezzi unici, con le tipiche imperfezioni degli oggetti realizzati a mano, artigianalmente. Molto belli e comodi, anche se leggermente scivolosi (ma si puó, volendo, mettere la suola in gomma). Spedizione perfetta e veloce.

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Isabelle M. 08-04-2016
  

Très satisfaite de mon achat

Très satisfaite de mon achat : les sandales sont très jolies, le cuir de qualité et le modèle vraiment sympa. Ayant bénéficié des soldes à moins 50% le prix était plus que correct. Pas de souci non plus pour la livraison dont les délais ont été respectés. Je recommande ce site.

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Nina r 07-07-2016
  

Parfait

Reception très rapide et chaussures de très bonnes qualités ! je recommande et en suis très heureuse

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Sarah T. 06-28-2016
  

beautiful sandals, perfect service

Les sandales sont splendides et la livraison a été hyper rapide, je recommande !

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Heidi k 04-29-2016
  

.. sono, come li ho

.. sono, come li ho desiderati: perfetti!

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Marianne H. 09-08-2015
  

Commande de spartiate pour femme

Très belle fabrication. Des délais de livraison correctes compte-tenu que ma commande s'est faite pendant les vacances et que le message sur le site me prévenait que ma commande ne serait traitée qu'en septembre. Il ne me reste plus qu'à les tester dans la durée !!...

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Emanuela P. 07-03-2015
  

perfect beautiful sandals!

L'artigianato italiano è conosciuto in tutto il mondo e questi sandali ne riflettono appieno le caratteristiche: ottimi materiali, rifiniture perfette e estetica essenziale ed elegante.

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Emanuela P 06-22-2015
  

Perfetti!

Quando si acquista un oggetto da internet, soprattutto quando si tratta di abiti o scarpe, c'è sempre la paura che non corrisponda alle nostre aspettative. Non è questo il caso! Questi sandali mantengono alta la bandiera dell'artigianato toscano: pelle di ottima qualità e rifiniture ineccepibili. Complimenti! Straconsigliato!

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Myriam D. 06-19-2015
  

Très belles et de bonne

Très belles et de bonne qualité. Reçu rapidement. Rien à dire ! Parfait ! Merci

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Handmade in Italy womens slave sandals in vintage cuir leather

Handmade in Italy womens slave sandals in vintage cuir leather

Vintage cuir greased vachetta leather strappy sandals with leather sole handmade in Italy without the use of foreign labor or child, but by experts in the best tradition of craftsmanship.

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