THE GONDOLIER SLIPPER

Let us introduce you to our latest footwear choice, The Gondolier.

The story goes that the ladies of Fruili in North East Italy used to make simple ‘scarpez’ with uppers made of leftover scraps of fabric sewn onto old bicycle tyre soles. By the late 19th century, the gondoliers of nearby Venice valued them for their non-slip functionality - a sort of proto deck shoe if you will.

Ours are much more luxurious affairs. Black velvet uppers are sewn to a rubber sole in a manner not unlike an espadrille. The shape is pleasingly simple: casual enough for home wear yet elegant enough for evening dress. The gentle upward curved point of the vamp gives a nod to Venice's heritage as a gateway to the east.

Limited to two pairs per size.

- Sizes 41-45 (approx UK 7-11)
- velvet uppers and bicycle tyre soles
- fit is close, made to be worn with formal fine socks.
- Sewn in Italy
- Shipped with branded AWMS cotton shoe bags