Before any pair of Shalapi shoes leaves our workshop, they pass through the hands of Giuseppe, a master artisan with over 30 years of experience in Italian shoemaking. Every stitch, every seam, and every polish is inspected with his sharp eye and deep knowledge — a lifetime of craft poured into each motion.

Wearing gloves to protect both the shoe and its final finish, Giuseppe carefully inspects each pair before placing them into our signature packaging. His hands are the last to touch the shoes before yours — a symbol of our uncompromising standards and a quiet promise of quality.

In a world of automation, Giuseppe reminds us what true craftsmanship means: patience, pride, and precision.

Every great shoe begins not with a machine, but with a man like Marco — focused, skilled, and driven by perfection. In the heart of our Italian workshop, Marco shapes and finishes each sole with exacting care, using traditional techniques refined over decades. His hands never rush. His eyes never miss a flaw.

For Marco, shoemaking isn’t just a profession — it’s a legacy. He understands that even the smallest details, like the curve of the welt or the grain of the leather, define the comfort and elegance that Shalapi stands for.

When you wear our shoes, you walk with the confidence of knowing that someone like Marco was behind every step — with passion, precision, and pride.