Wilde Velluto Alpaca Blu a breathable cotton lining keeps

a breathable cotton lining keeps the foot dry and comfortable even on the warmest afternoons

without the use of adhesives

light enough for long days of labor

precise stitching within a production process that remains entirely on Italian ground

without industrial adhesive — the velvet upper

Wilde Velluto Alpaca Blu a breathable cotton lining keepsThe Friulane was born as peasant footwear in the villages of northeastern Italy silent on stone floors, light enough for long days of labor, and stitched from whatever fabric was at hand. When Piedaterre Venice began crafting them at the Rialto Bridge in 1952, the brand saw potential where others saw simplicity, and over seven decades it has guided the tradition toward materials the original makers could scarcely have imagined. The Wilde Velvet Alpaca