The Secrets of the Masters

Elegant shoes for ceremonies and business: a complete guide to the perfect choice

Elegant shoes are the detail that defines the character of a formal outfit , both for special occasions and professional settings. A well-constructed shoe enhances posture, balance, and presence, w...

The Stages of Handcrafted Shoemaking: how a shoe takes shape

A handcrafted shoe is born long before the cut, long before the needle, the machinery, or the finishing touches. It begins with an idea, a gesture that expresses a style and a sensitivity that only...

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, comfor...

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 combi...

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 standa...

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...