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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A QUALITY SHOE FROM A CHEAP ONE

  • artisan shoe
  • industrial shoe
  • quality
  • raw materials
  • innovation
  • Italian tradition
  • made in Italy
  • manufacturing

There are many factors today that distinguish an artisan shoe, and therefore produced by hand, from an industrial shoe mass-produced by machinery.

Depending on the product they choose, consumers expect to find shoes with certain characteristics rather than others. These are some examples of practical aspects to take into consideration and which distinguish a handmade shoe:

- choice of materials: an accurate search for materials and fabrics, using only quality products. the raw material is important for the processing of the product. Handcrafted footwear, unlike industrial ones, could make small imperfections, distinguish the essence of the material and make the product unique.


- the stitching: the stitching for a handmade shoe must be perfect. The insertion of the sole must be done in a precise way so that the product is robust and durable over time.


- production times: handmade shoes are produced by specialized craftsmen but in any case human beings and not machines, who need time and perseverance to make a product.


- finish: the smallest details must be carefully studied and have an important value in the creation of the handmade shoe, precisely to be a finished product of excellent quality. The industrial shoe hardly gives value to this passage. the edges and finishes are free of smudges and glue residues.


- made to measure: "made to measure" means footwear created specifically for the feet that wear them, adapting perfectly to their shape and therefore resulting comfortable and personalized.


The craftsmanship of a product is a great added value, undeniable in terms of quality and durability. 

The excellence of an ancient know-how combined with a strong passion for one's work are the basis for the creation of a successful product

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Why are Italian shoes, especially handmade ones, famous all over the world?


Made in Italy footwear can be defined as the utmost essence of refinement and elegance, thanks to the convergence of passion and technical skills of the craftsmen. . Even choosing the same model of shoe, of the same specific fabric and color, you will never find a pair of shoes the same as another. Each handcrafted shoe can be modified on the basis of the customer's tastes or requests. For this reason, hand made products "last a lifetime" being the result of skills, passion and many hours of work.

AliveShoes allows you to create unique handmade shoes


With AliveShoes, every shoe made is a real artisan masterpiece, impeccable and comfortable. The tradition of craftsmanship and technological innovation blend together to give life to a shoe that accompanies the wearer for a lifetime, in the Marche district that stands out for excellence. With the style and formal perfection of its products, AliveShoes allows you to carry on your passion for Italian taste, with a network of selected retailers who believe in beauty and quality, helping you to create the product that best represents you but without neglecting the quality and details.