We all have a dream tucked away in a drawer. I opened that drawer and saw "my shoes."

There is a room in my house that still preserves the history of my family's work: old studded wood crates ready for export, filled with strands of straw and colored braids, wooden lasts with American numbering... a sharp, ever-present scent that still tells the story of where we come from, of where I come from. I didn't just open that drawer; I opened the door to that room and let out the voices of all of us, down to the latest generation, Maria Sole.

In the Province of Florence

It may seem strange that in the province of Florence there is a company specialized in the processing of rope and straw, and in the artisanal manufacturing of what are commonly called espadrilles.

Rope and Straw Craftsmanship

However, those who know the history of Florence are well aware that in Signa, just a few kilometers away, "straw processing" for the creation of the braids for the famous Florentine straw hat has existed since the last century.

Skills at the Service of Made in Italy

From straw hats to the first Italian straw and rope shoe, it was a short step for Calzaturificio Ettore Masotti, which since 1937 has preserved its know-how by making its manufacturing expertise available to the great MADE IN ITALY brands.

Artisanal Craftsmanship

Over the years, the company has successfully combined the artisanal craftsmanship of rope and straw products with the manufacturing of leather footwear, maintaining the same quality standards.

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