29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Footwear

Andrea Ventura Firenze

Italy

Andrea Ventura Firenze is an Italian luxury footwear brand founded in 2007 by Iacopo and Roberto Soldini with designer Andrea Ventura. It makes handmade men's and women's shoes in Tuscany.

Facts
Founded2007
CompanyFirenze Stile
ProductionHandmade in Tuscany
DistributionMore than 150 boutiques worldwide
Websiteandreaventura.it
Segment
Luxury
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
Wholesale

What is Andrea Ventura?

Andrea Ventura Firenze is a Tuscan footwear brand owned by the company Firenze Stile. It was founded in 2007 by Iacopo and Roberto Soldini together with designer Andrea Ventura.

Products and positioning

The brand describes its approach as unconventional luxury. Its shoes are designed and made in Tuscany using strictly handmade construction, a distinctive build technique and carefully chosen materials, resulting in soft, flexible shoes finished by hand.

  • Men's formal and casual shoes, including monk straps and loafers
  • Women's footwear
  • Limited editions such as the Rocciatore

For autumn/winter 2017/18 the brand partnered with Biella textile company Tallia Fratelli di Delfino, using its wool, silk and cashmere bouclé on the Rocciatore.

Distribution

Andrea Ventura is sold through more than 150 boutiques worldwide and presents its collections at Pitti Uomo in Florence.

Why it matters

The brand represents the new generation of Italian artisanal shoemakers that combine traditional handwork with experimental materials and textile collaborations.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Andrea Ventura?

Andrea Ventura was founded in 2007 by Iacopo and Roberto Soldini together with designer Andrea Ventura.

Where are Andrea Ventura shoes made?

Andrea Ventura shoes are designed and handmade in Tuscany, Italy.

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