Italian Craft

ITALIAN CRAFT

Made in Le Marche, where generations of shoemaking knowledge meet material innovation.

Italian Craft material

Every Prota Fiori shoe is made in Le Marche, in the heart of Italy's historic footwear district, where shoemaking knowledge has been passed through generations.

Here, our materials are placed in the hands of specialized artisans who understand the architecture of a shoe: how it is shaped over the last, how each component works together, and where handwork makes the difference.

Prota Fiori artisan working on nude shoes

Prota Fiori was built on the belief that innovation and tradition need not exist separately. New materials are introduced into established Italian methods of construction, allowing us to reconsider what a beautifully made shoe can be while preserving the knowledge behind its making.

From the first cut to the final finishing, each pair is made in Italy with an attention to proportion, construction and detail that can only come from experience.

Prota Fiori shoes, sketches and drawing tools