An impeccable balance of tradition and modernity, the tramezza construction shoe is the most exclusive segment of Salvatore Ferragamo men’s footwear.
Prestige detailing, clean lines, quality materials and comfortable fit are the hallmarks of all Ferragamo shoes but they approach the sublime when the tramezza technique is combined with the craftsmanship and tradition of an almost century old brand.
Tramezza is a traditional technique representing the ultimate in men’s handcrafted footwear. The procedure can be used on many types of model, the common denominator being long lasting form and perfect bonding of sole and upper.
The tramezza is the defining feature of the shoe. It’s a thick yet flexible layer of leather sandwiched between the insole and the sole.
The upper is anchored to the insole by internal stitching through the welt, a long strip of leather. At this point, the tramezza is inserted and with a second stitching, known as “quick stitching”, the welt is attached to the sole: a construction system with three layers of leather totalling 12 millimetres. The leather sole is hand shaped and finished by expert craftsmen, its perimeter having been determined on the last.
