Men's Italian Shoes - A Run Down Of All The Major Designer Brands

For many years, mens Italian shoeshave been the top of the line shoes for every man in the world and it is no different today. They do not only offer the best in comfort, but they offer the latest and most innovative designs available. This article poses to introduce you to some of the most popular brands of Italian shoes, in no particular order and give you examples of what they offer in the realm of mens Italian shoes.

Roberto Cavalli

This line of mens italian shoeswas born from the ideas of Roberto Cavalli of Florence, Italy. He is known for inventing and patenting a new printing procedure on leather in the 1970s. Cavalli was the first to put sand-blasted jeans on the runway. Since then he and his partner/wife Eva Duringer have rocked the fashion world. He has recently sold his business in 2008, but his items can still be found.

• Most mens Italian shoe searches will produce a person on eBay as the main seller of his line. Here are a few the seller exquisiste_finds has listed:

  • Roberto Cavalli White Leather Fur Line Sneakers - $279

  • Roberto Cavalli Black Crocodile Shoes - $1,495

  • Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Boots - $399.00

• Most of this seller's auctions are private, which means you will have to contact them directly for access to purchase, which is as simple as an email.

Marni

Founded in 1994, by the Castiglioni family this company is relatively still new global giant in design. They stretch to cover an eclectic style concept each year with materials that can be mixed and matched with any year or style before or after. Their goal is to have people keep their clothes and accessories forever. If you have not heard of this company it is because they avoid the typical static advertising campaigns. Their designs come from the Sybarite of London, England, their design center. Then once done they are distributed to their companies around the world; Italy, Spain, Russia, Kuwait, Hong Kong, United States, and Singapore to name a few.

• Although they strongly focus on clothing, men's shoes can still be found through their virtual store with a little digging or you can search them out in a search engine if you do not wish to reach out to a store in the United States.

  • Ideal for winter, their Matt calfskin leather lace-up ankle boot is a great bet. The sole is 100% rubber and it comes in an onyx black color. It is sold for $635.00 before shipping, which will come from one of the shops in New York if you are in the United States.

Gucci

One of the most well known designers around the world is Gucci, especially within the styles that hail from the New York fashion scene. This company, actually known as the House of Gucci or the Gucci Group is owned by Pinault-Printemps-Redout (PPR) and founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921. Since the emerged on the scene they have take leaps and bounds to be in the top line of fashion of any sort. This includes everything from mens Italian shoes to custom leather seating in the Cadillac Seville.

• As mens shoes go there are hundreds of options. One of the most popular on their website is the lace-up boots with embossed Gucci logo. They are made of black leather with black parana and green/red/green signature web loop. On the side is a zipper closure and they are based on a rubber sole. These sell in New York for $690 a pair.

Prada

Another very popular name in American fashion, as well as, worldwide. Founded by Mario Prada, the line has become a status symbol for men and women alike. The company started in 1913 in Milan, Italy but they did not hit the fashion scene hard until 1978. Then in the 1990s they rose to new heights and have retained that ever since. However in the beginnings of the 21^stcentury they took a new height with Azzedine Alaia and their skin care line.

• Now as far as mens Italian shoes, they still retail some of the greatest designs. An example is one new takes on an old favorite, the wingtips. This Prada Spazzolato Wingtips shoe is, of course, made with the finest and smoothest leather and includes a padded insole and rubber sole. It runs for $560.00

• With store locations in Europe, Middle East, Far East, and North American you can always get your Prada. In the United States, in particular, they have stores in Aspen, Bal Harbour, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Manhasset, San Francisco, and New York.

Versace

Yet another Italian label, this fashion company was founded by Gianni Versace in 1978 in Milan Italy. Despite the murder of their own, this company has risen as a family to be one of, if not the most popular international fashion houses. Though they cater to high fashion, they do spread across different sorts of style. They have several lines of home collections, jewelry collections, and eyeglass collections. This company has 81 boutiques throughout North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. So, essentially, anywhere you go, you can get Versace.

• A different twist, but still part of the mens Italian shoes, are the Versace Sport Sneakers which are part of the YOOX Collection. These are made of suede leather and have a self-tie keyhole closure, round toeline, rubber sole, and these hold the signature logo details and stitch detailing. They come in a dark jade with white contrast for color and sell for about $149 in most locations.

Fendi

Launched in Italian high fashion this designer first opened as a fur and leather shop in Rome during 1925. Karl Lagerfeld is the creative director behind this now fashion giant. This company offers not only mens Italian shoes, but they cover lines of furs, fragrances, eyewear, timepieces and even writing instruments. They have their ideas and designs stretched across all genres. However, like some companies they stretch their selves too thin, Fendi has maintained a the multinational clothing and accessory lines top-notch and competitive.

• As with the other designs before, moccasin type shoe has found new life in the last couple of years. Fendi offers a soft dark brown, suede leather pair to suit any man. It offers a signature rubber sole made for comfort and, of course, design flair. This is unlike many others on the market, plus it is backed by the Fendi name. These sell for about $350, but more in other locations.

Alberto Fermani

Covering the realms of fashion of Eastern Europe, Central Europe, China, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States, this company maintains an aggressive approach to fashion. They have been in business since the 1970s from the heart of Italy. Though little is known and available about the designer, the company offers extensive information about their products. For the most they cater to women's designs, but they do offer some mens Italian shoes. Their leather is hand-made for each shoe in a workshop with the traditional Italian shoemaking craft in mind.

• One of the typical designs is a boot, for the sake of design, a leather mid-calf boot is one of the most popular and versatile shoes they produce. It give you a little western flair and a kick in your step that will work with jeans, khakis, or even dress slacks. On the shoes itself you will see the classic Western topstitching, a distressed rounded toe, and loop pulls. It like most Western style boots has a little bit of a heel, but it is easy to walk on. Within the shoe it has more padding for comfort sake; no rough riding here. You can purchase these for around $510 at Neiman Marcus or directly from Alberto Fermani for even more.

As far as mens Italian shoes go, this is not an exhaustive list. There are hundreds more that could be mentioned. To help you on your search, here are a few extra you can check into: Bagatto, Butteri, Carlo Ventura, Casadei, Good Man, Luigi Traini, and Rossi.