Santoni

Andrea Santoni founded the company in 1975 in Corridonia, located in Italy's Marche region. During the 1990s, the company expanded into international markets under the direction of Giuseppe Santoni.

Santoni's headquarters in Corridonia is built as an eco-sustainable center that uses approximately 90 percent recyclable materials, including glass, steel, and aluminum. The building features a double-skin facade to optimize energy efficiency by increasing the use of natural light and reducing the need for artificial energy sources.

The company's workforce includes over 500 artisans who produce around 2,000 pairs of shoes each day. The production process combines traditional skills with modern technology, including the use of robots to increase efficiency.

Santoni sources its leather primarily from a tannery located in Tuscany. The company uses vegetable tanning methods that do not involve chrome or metals. Artisans apply the "anticatura" finish, which involves hand-applying several coats of dye to create a patina. The "velatura" technique is also used, referencing methods from Renaissance artists to give the leather an aged appearance.

Santoni produces formal men's shoes, sneakers, women's shoes, and leather accessories such as bags and belts. Men's shoes make up about 70 percent of the company's business, while sneakers and women's footwear represent the remaining portion.

The company offers ready-to-wear, made-to-order, and bespoke services. The bespoke service includes visits from artisans to take measurements and create personalized shoes, with prices beginning at around €5,000.

Santoni has worked with IWC Schaffhausen to produce leather watch straps and is a participant in Altagamma, an association that brings together Italian brands from various luxury industries.