Since 1952, every product is made with responsible craftsmanship and carefully selected materials that respect the environment.
Choose your Venetian slipper, and step into Piedàterre with style.
Since 1952, every product is made with responsible craftsmanship and carefully selected materials that respect the environment.
Choose your Venetian slipper, and step into Piedàterre with style.
Bevilacqua
Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua produces fine fabrics for interior design and haute couture: velvets, damasks, lampas, brocades, and the precious soprarizzo velvet, still handwoven today.
Rubelli
Rubelli is a historic Venetian textile house that has been blending tradition and innovation for over a century. Its fabrics, made with the finest materials and exceptional craftsmanship, are renowned for their elegance, durability, and timeless refinement.
Every shoe is entirely made in Italy, following artisan processes that enhance quality, attention to detail, and carefully selected materials. An authentic expression of Italian savoir-faire, where tradition and style converge.
Our shoes are born from an artisan tradition deeply rooted in Venice. A knowledge passed down through time, made of expert gestures, carefully selected materials, and attention to detail, creating authentic, elegant, and timeless footwear.
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Dolce Vita, our shoes transcend eras while preserving their charm. A balance between iconic and contemporary style, designed to accompany the present with the same spirit of yesterday.
At the heart of the brand lies the founder's vision, where craftsmanship and creativity merge. Each model is comes from an original idea, transformed into form and style through expert gestures, aesthetic research, and a passion for detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Product
No, the fit of Piedàterre Friulane varies by model. The Dandy, Mary Jane (adult version), and Brodsky models have a smaller fit: we recommend choosing
one size up from your usual size.
The Modigliani and Wilde models, on the other hand, tend to have a more regular fit.
For any questions, you can check the size guide or contact our customer service at info@piedaterrevenezia.com.
No, in the vast majority of cases it is not a defect. Velvet is a
precious fabric with a natural characteristic: the fibers move and can create slight
variations in tone or apparent marks during transport or handling. This phenomenon is an intrinsic feature of velvet, not an imperfection.
How to fix it: simply brush the velvet gently in circular motions, using a velvet brush, following the grain of the fabric.
The fibers will return to their natural position and the color will appear uniform. If the mark persists after brushing, contact our customer service for an assessment.
Piedàterre velvet Friulane require simple maintenance to preserve their beauty over time:
Daily cleaning: gently brush with a velvet brush following the grain in circular motions.
Light stains: dab with a damp cloth without rubbing. Allow to air dry, away from direct heat sources.
Storage: store the Friulane in a dry place. Avoid compressing the velvet to prevent crushing the fibers.
Being entirely handmade artisan footwear, careful maintenance ensures long-lasting wear.
For other fabrics such as silk or wool, we recommend contacting our customer service.
Yes, slight differences in shade between the color displayed on screen and the actual product color are possible. This depends on several factors: monitor calibration, the lighting conditions in which the photo was taken and viewed, and the artisanal nature of the velvet dyeing process, which can produce minor variations between batches.
Some colors, such as Azure, are particularly sensitive to these perception differences. We constantly strive to make our photographs as accurate as possible.
If you would like color confirmation before purchasing, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit our shops in Venice, where you can see and touch the materials in person.
Yes, Piedàterre offers the possibility of size exchange for both online and in-store purchases.
To request a size exchange, contact our customer service with your order number and desired new size.
Yes, Piedàterre Friulane are designed to be worn both indoors and outdoors.
The non-slip rubber sole makes them perfect for walking on any surface, including the Venetian calli.
They are versatile footwear suitable for every occasion, from aperitifs to elegant events.
Yes. Piedàterre was founded in 1952 on the Rialto Bridge and was the first shop in Venice dedicated exclusively to Venetian Friulane.
Today it has two shops in the heart of the city: at Rialto and in Campo Santo Stefano.
Authenticity
Original Friulane are recognized by their entirely hand-stitched construction, the upper in natural cotton velvet, the sewn (not glued) rubber sole, and 100% Italian production.
Piedàterre Friulane meet all these authenticity criteria, with no outsourcing of production.
Piedàterre has two shops in the center of Venice: the historic boutique near the Rialto Bridge (San Polo) and the flagship store in Campo Santo Stefano (San Marco).
Both are dedicated exclusively to original Venetian Friulane.
Yes. Piedàterre Friulane are entirely hand-stitched, without the use of glues or industrial machinery.
Each pair is assembled by artisans trained directly by Piedàterre, on a production line dedicated exclusively to our products, located in Italy.
Piedàterre Friulane are made with various natural fabrics (primarily cotton velvet) produced in-house with exclusive color palettes.
The sole is non-slip rubber hand-stitched.
The insole and linings are made from breathable natural materials. No glues are used in the assembly process.
Yes. Piedàterre Friulane are inherently sustainable footwear: they are made with natural materials (cotton velvet, rubber), assembled without glues, entirely handmade in Italy, and designed to last over time.
The Friulane tradition was born from a culture of reuse and material recovery.
Piedàterre a maintenu intacte l’essence de sa fabrication artisanale : des coutures réalisées exclusivement à la main, l'usage de matières naturelles e une production 100% italienne, sans recours à la sous-traitance
Piedàterre's philosophy is to preserve the artisan tradition, not modify it.
