Bontoni


Bontoni is a third-generation Italian family company that produces a very exclusive line of bespoke and ready-made men's dress shoes. Bontoni's nine-person workshop is located in the outskirts of Montegranaro in the Marche Region of Italy.

Background

Bontoni was founded in 2004 by Franco Gazzani and his distant cousin Lewis Cutillo. Gazzani’s grandfather and father used to make unlabeled shoes for family and friends. Many of the models carried by the brand were originally created by Gazzani's father and grandfather. The name Bontoni originated from the French bon ton, which means sophisticated manner.
By 2009, Bontoni had 6 employees and producing on average 8 to 10 shoes a day.

Overview

Bontoni produces fewer than 9-12 pairs a day. The family-owned company is renowned for its rich hand colored leathers, high level of hand workmanship and limited production. Bontoni's bottega, or workshop, is located in the Marche region of Italy. It takes about twelve weeks to complete a pair of ready-made shoes and ten months for a custom pair. Bontoni's ready-made collection is available at a select number of exclusive clothiers throughout the world. Bontoni's U.S. retailers include Bergdorf Goodman, Wilkes Bashford, Harrods, Beymen, Richard's, Mario's, Boyds, Stanley Korshak as well as several others.