Franceschetti
Franceschetti is a family-run Italian shoemaker based in Montegranaro in the Marche region. It makes men's leather shoes entirely in its own factory.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Based in | Montegranaro |
| Factory location since | 1965 |
| Founder | Adelio Franceschetti |
| Category | Footwear |
| Website | franceschetti.it |
What is Franceschetti?
Franceschetti is a family-owned footwear company in Montegranaro, a small commune in the province of Fermo on Italy's Adriatic coast, in the Marche region. The factory has been based there since 1965.
History
The company traces its story to the 1920s, when Adelio Franceschetti began making fully handmade shoes in a small basement room beneath his house. It has stayed a family business for almost a century and is now led by his great-grandchildren Delio and Sara.
Products and positioning
The range covers Oxfords, Derbys, double monks, slippers, sneakers and moccasins. The Patina Deluxe collection is known for its hand-finished leather. Classic styles use full-grain calfskin, while the Deluxe Patina line uses hand-dyed and hand-polished leathers.
Every style is made entirely in Montegranaro, which the company says ensures tight quality control. Production details include:
- more than 200 operations for each pair, from design to packaging
- most shoes sewn with the Blake Rapid system, so the outsole can be replaced when worn
- hand finishing, including colouring, brushing and polishing, giving each pair slight individual variations
Why it matters
Franceschetti is an example of a Marche shoemaker keeping production in a single local factory across four generations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Franceschetti from?
Franceschetti is from Montegranaro, in the Marche region of Italy, where its factory has been based since 1965.
What does Franceschetti sell?
Franceschetti sells leather shoes including Oxfords, Derbys, double monks, slippers, sneakers and moccasins.