29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Footwear

A.Testoni

Italy

A.Testoni is an Italian luxury footwear house from Bologna, founded in 1929 by shoemaker Amedeo Testoni. It makes handcrafted shoes from high-quality materials, combining traditional techniques with new design.

Facts
Founded1929
FounderAmedeo Testoni
OriginBologna, Italy
SpecialityHandcrafted luxury footwear
MarketsEMEA, United States, Asia
Websitetestoni.com
Segment
Luxury
Categories
FootwearMenswearWomenswear
Sales channels
Own storesWholesaleE-commerce

What is A.Testoni?

A.Testoni, also presented as Amedeo Testoni, is a luxury footwear brand from Bologna, a city with a long history of shoemaking. It takes its name from its founder, who opened his own workshop in 1929.

History

Amedeo Testoni trained in Bologna and by the age of 24 had mastered the techniques of the city's leading shoemakers. He then set up his own workshop in 1929. The brand has continued for more than 90 years, carrying the Bolognese craft tradition into its current collections.

Products and positioning

A.Testoni makes luxury footwear handcrafted from high-quality materials. The brand describes its approach as a blend of tradition and innovation: established construction methods paired with contemporary design. It sits firmly in the luxury segment of Italian shoemaking.

Distribution

Collections are sold across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States and Asia, with Asian markets including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Customers can also order current designs through an online store. The brand presents its collections at Pitti Uomo in Florence.

Why it matters

A.Testoni is one of the long-standing names associated with Bologna's shoemaking heritage, and its international reach in Asia and the United States reflects the global demand for Italian handcrafted footwear.

Frequently asked questions

Where is A.Testoni from?

A.Testoni comes from Bologna, Italy, where Amedeo Testoni opened his workshop in 1929.

What does A.Testoni make?

It makes luxury footwear handcrafted from high-quality materials.

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