Paolo Scafora Shoes Archive

Hand Stitching The Upper

Hand-stitched shoes require a lot of work that we might not often appreciate. It is one of those art forms that is slowly fading as machine work increases.

The Recycled Shoe

Recycled shoes are becoming a thing, just as much as say vegan shoes are. Many companies are trying to go sustainable by finding ways to create products from

Suede Wholecut Oxford by Paolo Scafora

I have always loved the idea of a suede wholecut oxford. Its oxymoronic nature always appealed to me. I don't often wear wholecut oxfords in calfskin

The Brogue of all Brogues

Paolo Scafora has made what looks like the most complex pattern ever made, at least for a RTW production-style shoe. I thought that the tarsal brogue was the

London Super Trunk Show – 5 Days To Go & Special Announcement

The London Super Trunk Show is officially 5 days away now! Let's jump into the Special Announcement: FREE SHOE SHINES ON THE DAY Jesper, of Shoegazing,

Unboxing Series: Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Tramezza’ Line – Video

Here we take a look at Ferragamo's answer to high-quality welted shoes, in their 'Tramezza' Line made by famous Napolitano Shoemaker Paolo Scafora. And

Video Series – Up Close Details – Paolo Scafora

Here we take a look at Paolo Scafora's exquisite footwear and the details that make his footwear so unique. One of the kings of construction there is no

Monkstrap Butterfly Loafers

You can always count on Italian creativity to come up with something no one else has. And Paolo Scafora's newest butterfly loafers with buckled straps prove

LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2020 BRAND SHOWCASE #3: PAOLO SCAFORA

Paolo Scafora is one of the most well-known and trusted manufacturers of high-quality footwear in Italy. Many of you may not have heard of him because prior to

London Super Trunk Show 2020

IMPORTANT NOTE NEW DATE! Postponed from April 25 to Saturday, October 10 due to the coronavirus situation. More info below. We are happy to once again invite

The Wholecut Single Monk by Paolo Scafora

Seeing new designs and patterns always makes me excited. My favorite part about being a shoe designer is making samples and seeing a design come to life. But of

London Super Trunk Show 2018 — Brand Highlight #7 — Paolo Scafora

Paolo Scafora�is based in Naples, Italy, and was founded by Gennaro Scafora, who named the company after his son. Today, Paolo Scafora runs th

Paolo Scarfora Trunk Show – Skoaktiebolaget

You have seen me write quite recently a good bit about Paolo Scarfora and this is mainly for two reasons. First of all, he is a friend of mine and is a

Burgundy Brogues by Paolo Scafora

I am seeing a lot of attractive burgundy shoes recently and surprisingly enough they are all coming from Swedish shoe retailer, Skoaktiebolaget. Coincidence?

Paolo Scafora Now Carried at Skoaktiebolaget

I have always been a fan of Paolo Scafora. And it is not just for his amazing shoes but also because he a great individual, one that is genuine and passionate.

Paolo Scafora – A Man Worth Knowing

While in Florence, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a good amount of time with Paolo Scafora (a Neapolitan shoemaker), not just in a business environment

Paolo Scafora at Pitti Uomo 89

Every Pitti Uomo I have my ritual of visiting the same shoemakers that present season after season. One of those makers is Paolo Scafora who in my mind is one

Paolo Scafora Doing Things Way Different!!!

I just touched down back in London and am quickly trying to get you all a taste of Pitti before my dormant weekend comes along. I saw a lot of interesting

Closed Vs. Open Channel Sole Stitching

There are many different treatments that one can give to a shoe's sole, but what I want to focus on is the big obvious one, i.e. channel stitching. There are

How to become shoe designer part 4 2

A rough draft of my collection - certain things will be changed...If you make it to the point in which you are ready to have your collection made but just need

How To Become A Shoe Designer � Part 4: The Manufacturing Side