Quiet luxury, handcrafted since 1995.
Calzarelli brings Italian-inspired shoemaking discipline to modern, handcrafted shoes made for real days — from morning to night.
Our Story
Quiet Luxury, Handcrafted Since 1995
Calzarelli began in 1995 with a simple belief: the most beautiful shoes are the ones you can truly live in.
From the very beginning, the brand was built around hands – the hands that draw the first lines of a last, cut leather, stitch uppers and balance a heel by feel, not only by numbers.
Inspired by the quiet discipline of Italian shoemakers, Calzarelli has always cared more about silhouettes, proportions and comfort than about loud logos or seasonal gimmicks.
Today, that original idea is still the heart of Calzarelli: quiet luxury, expressed through handcrafted shoes made to be worn all day.
Our footwear is handcrafted to order by skilled artisans and fulfilled from our operating centers in mainland China or Hong Kong to serve customers worldwide.
The Shoemaker Spirit Behind Calzarelli
The name Calzarelli was chosen to sound like a shoemaker’s family – the kind of name you might see above a workshop door on a quiet side street, with wooden lasts on the shelves and leather on the tables.
Behind that name is a clear idea of how shoes should be made:
– start with the last, not with marketing;
– refine the line of the heel and curve of the vamp until they feel right from every angle;
– build in comfort and balance from the inside out, not as an afterthought.
Calzarelli is for people who recognise luxury in proportions, materials and the way a shoe feels after hours of wear – not just in the logo on the box.
Handcrafted, Pair by Pair
From pattern to last
Skilled pattern cutters place every piece for both fit and drape, working closely with last makers to define the shape and posture of each style.
Stitched and finished by hand
Uppers and linings are stitched with attention to tension and neatness. Edges, soles and heels are hand-finished so everything feels smooth where it touches your skin.
Checked by people, not just machines
Modern machinery gives us consistency, but people give each pair character. Small variations are the mark that real hands were involved in making your shoes.
Designed for real days, not just photographs
Handcrafted shoes mean little if they stay in the box.
Calzarelli designs always start from a practical question:
“Can you wear this from morning to night and still feel like yourself?”
For heels, that means:
– carefully balanced heel positions for stability,
– pitches tuned to reduce forefoot pressure,
– cushioning where your feet actually bear weight.
For loafers and flats, it means smooth interiors, flexible soles and structured uppers that hold their shape without cutting into your feet.
Quiet luxury only makes sense if you can live in it.
Italian-inspired shoemaking discipline, with a modern perspective
Shoemaking Discipline
– clearly defined lasts
– clean, timeless silhouettes
– respect for balance and proportion
Modern Perspective
– designed for city life and travel
– collections built to stay relevant beyond a single season
– styles that move easily from office to street to evening
2018 · Joining Hengdao International
In 2018, Calzarelli became part of RAYFRONT INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LIMITED.
This allows us to stay focused on craftsmanship-led design while strengthening sourcing, quality control, and global fulfillment.
Calzarelli remains a focused house within the Rayfront family — independent in design, supported in execution.
The Calzarelli Promise
Since 1995, Calzarelli has stood for one simple promise:
if a shoe carries our name, it must be handcrafted, balanced and worth returning to, season after season.
– quiet luxury instead of loud branding
– handcrafted construction instead of disposable fast fashion
– real-world comfort instead of “look-but-don’t-walk” pieces
We ship worldwide, and for most destinations we use Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) services so duties and import taxes are typically covered in the order total. If local authorities request additional information in rare cases, our team will assist.
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