One of my favorite “vintage discoveries” is when I find a piece of DEADSTOCK VINTAGE.It’s like finding a diamond amongst the jewels: I’m already so satisfied with the vintage finds I’m discovering, but then I see a shimmer that truly makes my heart beat faster — a piece of vintage with the original tags.Deadstock vintage are called as such because they have “passed away” [i.e. died] from the original stock where they previously existed [i.e. lived] in a store. The piece of vintage clothing was never sold from that store for whatever reason — perhaps it was a piece of sale clothing that was unbought, or the store/boutique/department store chain fell bankrupt and its remaining inventory found its way to a thrift store or the hands of a vintage boutique owner.
Andrea Santoni founded the shoe manufacturer of the same name in 1977 in his birthplace Corridonia near Ancona. Today the founder, like his son Guiseppe, can look back on an international success story, because the Italian manufactory now employs over 200 people. Today, as then, every Santoni shoe is made by hand. Santoni men's shoes are known above all for the "anticatura", a distinctive antique finish, as well as for the Norwegian style. In the complex leather processing, the upper is pulled onto the last and the sole is sewn on. The hand-dyed and tanned leather is specially treated and polished for several days. Up to nine different layers of color are necessary before the Santoni shoe gets its final leather color and thus becomes an incomparable, handcrafted one-of-a-kind item. But that's not all. Each shoe is perfected with over 600 stitches. In addition to the Goodyear style, which gives the shoe a sporty character, Santoni also uses the San Crispino style, known for its classic style, which is popular for its high durability and density. True shoe connoisseurs appreciate this perfection and craftsmanship. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a Santoni shoe quickly becomes aware of the advantages of a handmade shoe model: A perfect fit, high resilience as well as an elegant design in the typical British style and luxurious leather materials speak for themselves with Santoni shoe models. In addition to the Santoni Classic collection, the range also offers a Santoni Limited collection. Both lines embody the classic Made in Italy shoe style. From slippers and classic lace-up shoes to oxfords and boots, Santoni offers a wide variety of high-quality men's shoes. In addition to the men's shoe collection, Santoni now also offers its own line of women's shoes, as well as children's shoes and accessories. Santoni shoes are an investment for life, as the shoe models stylishly reflect the luxurious and detailed design. Shoe lovers of all kinds will get their money's worth at Santoni thanks to a wide range.