In the elite world of Italian footwear, few brands merge artisanal mastery with cosmopolitan style quite like Del Toro. Born exactly twenty years ago with a collection of velvet slippers, the brand has evolved into a symbol of Italian-crafted footwear that blends timeless heritage with handmade dedication. Today, it stands at the crossroads of Italian streetwear and refined menswear, bringing a unique edge to luxury footwear in addition to apparel, accessories, and weddings and formalwear.
Like most Italian design, Del Toro began with simplicity. The velvet loafer was its standout piece, merging Euro elegance with a relaxed silhouette.
Following a dynamic 2020 relaunch, the brand’s creative direction shifted to a broader lifestyle vision while maintaining its foundation in handcrafted traditions. Del Toro represents more than shoes; it is a philosophy: refined yet approachable, rooted in Italian craftsmanship but alive with urban energy.
Hand-designed and hand-sourced, Del Toro’s artisans do things the old-fashioned way. Each fabric, from sole inserts to leather uppers, has been quality-tested by human hands. “We really do build our products with our hands. It’s important to feel each stitch,” explains the brand, “understand the weight, the suppleness…everything. It’s art in its purest form.”
Once finished, each style is tested in real-life conditions; Del Toro’s team wears each design themselves and walks, bicycles, dances, and drives in their shoes. The loafers may look polished enough for shop windows, but their versatility means comfort, which guarantees longevity and a place in any scenario.
Available in both men’s and women’s styles, the Milano Loafer is Del Toro’s poster child. A classic silhouette, the Milano loafer is hand-stitched with premium Italian leather and a suede upper construction. The blend of multiple materials, including calf leather lining and a cushioned footbed, transforms the loafer into a versatile piece that complements any style, from an office power suit to a T-shirt-jeans combo. Earthy shades like Black, Dark Brown, Brown, and Light Brown Leather keep a mature color palette, while the women’s Milano Loafer features an extra shade, Sky Leather, for added femininity.
Recent years have seen Del Toro branch into apparel—tailored shirts, luxury knitwear, and refined trousers—all produced in Florence to the same standards as its Italian footwear. Found in The Garment Shop, Florentine knitwear comes in shades like Vintage Yellow or Burgundy-and-Cream-Stripe. Lightweight cotton blends the garments throughout the seasons; the breathable material can be layered during colder months or worn on its own when spring warms your streetwear style.
While Del Toro’s distinct aesthetic is defined by understated elegance, its collections are determined by a diverse array of quality materials. Shades of Brown redefines the color itself, with standout materials like chocolate crocodile skin, brown corduroy, and snakeskin across the classic Milano loafer cut. Cognac Suede, Brown Pebbled Leather, and Raffia Milano Loafers complete the range of brown shades and materials that shoe-lovers can imagine.
The Leather, Suede, Textured Suede, and Velvet Luxe Collections step into the details of each material, with tan, olive, and Antelope shades in loafers, derby boots, clogs, mules, house slides, and lace-up yacht loafers. The Safari Collection reflects Del Toro’s adventurous spirit, with leopard and zebra prints, pony hair exteriors, and crocodile and snakeskin leathers for designs that are both luxurious and playful.
The Club Collection reflects an Old World, country club charm. V-Neck sweaters in both men’s and women’s cuts, golf clubs, leather shoe bags, and lime-green tennis ball-felt slippers bring luxury athleticism to your wardrobe.
Accessories, too, reflect the brand’s distinguished DNA: silk ties, bow ties, socks, and leather belts that complement both Italian streetwear looks and classic suiting.
And then there’s the wedding and formalwear category. The Wedding Concierge is Del Toro’s exclusive, complimentary service that personalizes your special day, the artisan way. Clients receive personalized stylists to prep their wedding day aesthetic, in addition to Groomsmen Gift Bundles, special footwear and accessories group pricing, and bespoke monogramming on products.
This fall, Del Toro will release a collection that pushes boundaries between Italian streetwear and classic elegance. Expect fresh Milano Loafer interpretations, new luxury layering pieces, and innovative travel-ready designs—each handcrafted in Italy and infused with the unmistakable confidence of Italian-crafted footwear.
For those who value heritage, artistry, and style without compromise, Del Toro remains a leader among Italian footwear brands, where every step tells a story of tradition, innovation, and individuality.
Learn more at deltoroshoes.com.
