The Secrets of the Masters

Fasi di realizzazione di una scarpa artigianale: come prende forma una calzatura

Una scarpa artigianale nasce molto prima del taglio, molto prima dell’ago, dei macchinari o delle finiture. Nasce da un’idea, da un gesto che racconta uno stile e da una sensibilità che solo l’espe...

The Art of Ankle Boots: Style, Care, and How to Style Them

Men's ankle boots represent one of the most iconic footwear styles of Italian shoemaking craftsmanship. Made with selected materials and techniques handed down over time, they combine style, com...

Cleaning Suede Shoes: Secrets to Keeping Them Like New

Suede shoes represent one of the highest expressions of artisanal elegance. Soft, velvety, and effortlessly sophisticated , they exude a timeless allure, yet require special care to maintain their...

Calfskin: The Essence of Craftsmanship in Footwear

For us at Maestri Ciccone, leather is more than just a material: it's a story that shapes, breathes, and evolves over time. Among the most prized leathers, calfskin is our premium choice , a com...

The essential shoe care kit

A shoe care kit is the essential tool for keeping your footwear looking great, elegant, and comfortable. Leather, fabrics, and finishes require targeted attention and specific products that can cle...

Handcrafted or industrial shoes? Discover the real differences and advantages.

When it comes to footwear, the choice almost always falls between two worlds: handcrafted shoes, a symbol of tradition, quality, and uniqueness, and industrial shoes, the result of rapid and stand...

Hogan Interactive Restoration Step by Step

When the Tod's group launched the Hogan Interactive in 1997 , the concept of luxury sneakers "made in Italy" changed forever. The full-grain leather upper, chunky yet elegant profile, and patented...

Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack Restoration

The Montsouris backpack is one of Louis Vuitton 's most recognizable styles. Introduced in the 1990s, it takes its name from Parc Montsouris , one of Paris's historic gardens, beloved for its balan...

Complete Red Wing Moc Toe restoration

The Red Wing Moc Toe boot represents one of the most authentic expressions of American work footwear. Introduced in the 1950s, this style—characterized by the moccasin stitching on the toecap—was d...

Timberland Boat Moccasin Restoration

The boat shoe is one of the most iconic pieces of footwear in a man's wardrobe. And Timberland, an American brand founded in 1952, has made it a symbol of functional casual style, especially with i...