Prosperine
Prosperine is an Italian footwear brand from Subbiano in Tuscany, founded as a family workshop in 1970. It makes handcrafted women's and children's shoes and is best known for its soft "sack" ballet flats.
| Founded | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Giancarlo Cerofolini |
| Headquarters | Subbiano (Arezzo), Italy |
| Signature product | Sack ballet flats |
| Production | In-house, Tuscany |
| Website | prosperine.it |
What is Prosperine?
Prosperine is a family-owned shoemaker based in Subbiano, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. It produces footwear for women and children, with every stage of production carried out in its own Tuscan workshop.
History
The workshop was founded in 1970 by Giancarlo Cerofolini, who passed his experience on to his children, Marco and Laura. Several members of the team have worked with the company since the late 1970s.
Products and positioning
The most representative product is the handcrafted "sack" ballerina, a ballet flat built with a soft construction. The wider range includes:
- Ballet flats in leather, satin and glitter finishes
- Pumps
- Boots
- Shoes for girls
Cutting, edging and assembly are done in-house, which allows the company to oversee every step of production. Prosperine has also worked with Italian and international fashion brands as a manufacturer.
Distribution
More than half of production is exported. The brand sells through its own online shop and through boutiques and online retailers in Italy and abroad.
Why it matters
Prosperine represents the Tuscan network of small, family-run shoe workshops that combine their own brand with manufacturing for others.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Prosperine shoes made?
Prosperine shoes are made in the company's own workshop in Subbiano, Tuscany, Italy.
Who founded Prosperine?
Giancarlo Cerofolini founded the workshop in 1970, and his children Marco and Laura continue the business.