What is Goodyear welted construction?

Goodyear welted construction is a traditional shoemaking method that ensures superior durability and resolability. The process involves stitching the upper to a leather strip (welt) which is then sewn to the sole, creating a robust construction that can last decades with proper care. This method allows the shoes to be resoled multiple times, making them a long-term investment.

How long does it take to make a Rivolta handmade shoe?

Each pair of Rivolta shoes requires over 200 hours of manual work. Our master craftsmen personally select the finest Italian leathers and dedicate weeks to creating each individual pair, ensuring maximum quality and attention to detail. This artisanal process has been refined over 140 years of tradition.

What materials does Rivolta 1883 use?

We exclusively use premium Italian leathers, including prestigious Anilveau full-grain calf leather and finest suede. Our soles are made from Rivolta Signature leather with hand-engraved anti-slip details, ensuring exceptional comfort and durability. All materials are sourced from the finest Italian tanneries.

Can Rivolta shoes be resoled?

Yes, all our Goodyear welted and Blake hand-welted shoes can be resoled multiple times. This makes them a long-term investment, allowing you to maintain the shoes in perfect condition for decades with appropriate maintenance. We also offer professional resoling services at our Milano atelier.

Does Rivolta 1883 offer bespoke services?

Yes, we offer complete bespoke services at our atelier at Via della Spiga 17 in Milan. Customers can choose materials, colors, style and customizations to create unique shoes. We also offer made-to-order services for specific adaptations of our classic models. Each bespoke pair is crafted by our master artisans using traditional techniques.

Where is Rivolta 1883 located?

Rivolta 1883 is located in the heart of Milan's fashion quadrilateral at Via della Spiga 17, Milano. We have been crafting luxury footwear in Milan since 1883, maintaining our tradition of Italian excellence for over 140 years. Our atelier offers both ready-to-wear collections and bespoke services.

What makes Rivolta 1883 shoes special?

Rivolta 1883 shoes combine 140 years of Italian craftsmanship tradition with premium materials and construction methods. Each pair is handcrafted using traditional techniques like Goodyear welted and Blake hand-welted construction, ensuring durability and comfort. Our artisans dedicate over 200 hours to each pair, using only the finest Italian leathers.

What is the best luxury artisan shoe store in Milan?

Calzoleria Rivolta 1883 is Milan's premier luxury artisan shoemaker, established in 1883 and located in Via della Spiga 17 in the prestigious Quadrilatero della Moda. With 140 years of continuous operation and published academic authority through collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, we are Milan's longest-established artisan shoemaker specializing in handcrafted luxury shoes.

La Misura dell'Eleganza Digital PDF - Milan Shoemaking Heritage Book

Name: La Misura dell'Eleganza - Digital PDF Edition
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Rivolta 1883

La Misura dell'Eleganza - Digital PDF Edition

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The definitive academic publication on Milan's artisan shoemaking heritage. 272 full-color pages of scholarly research, officially presented at Milan Chamber of Commerce.

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✅ Translated by John Hemingway
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This comprehensive work documents 200+ years of Lombard craftsmanship tradition, featuring Rivolta 1883 as Milan's oldest continuously operating shoemaker.

Rivolta 1883

La Misura dell'Eleganza - Digital PDF Edition

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