"Your shoes have a soul", claims Olga Berluti. In this century-old House, the shoe-making trade practised over four generations, is considered a religion. People come from all over the world to order shoes at 26, rue Marbeuf, Paris.

The Berluti patina © Mirco Braccini

Olga Berluti, the only woman bespoke shoemaker in the world, having inherited the knowledge of her predecessors, Alessandro, Torello and Talbinio, only makes shoes for men and treats her clients as friends.

The art of making to measure, which has always been practised here, has greatly contributed to the House’s reputation and to that of its shoes, which a clientele of aficionados has raised to cult status. Berluti also offers prêt-à-porter shoe collections and leather goods of unparalleled quality, comfort and creativity.

Aesthetics, colors and patina – the House's secret – create an outstanding language based on leather. Gorged with essentials oils, the sheen of Berluti's Venezia leather is deep and shimmering like Japanese lacquer.
A Berluti shoe is a living piece of art.