For three generations, we have been perfecting our creations to combine elegance, comfort, and durability with timeless design. Every UNÜTZER shoe is handcrafted in Italy from the finest materials – we pay particular attention to the sourcing of sustainable leathers and the careful selection of our partners.
Our uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship is the foundation of our values, upon which we build with every step we take. In doing so, we focus on the perfect product with fair and sustainable production standards.
From design and sourcing to our collaboration with carefully selected partners—we have thoughtfully considered the development of every single piece, ensuring our shoes can be worn for many years to come.
Timeless designs with a perfect fit embody a distinctive UNÜTZER aesthetic through their clarity of form and material.
"As a company, we have a responsibility to minimize our ecological footprint and to create a product of the highest quality and durability." - Fritz Unützer
The Art of Craftsmanship
All UNÜTZER shoes are made in Italy, near Venice - where leather goods have been produced for centuries with expertise in small workshops and through elaborate handcrafting to meet the highest standards. Thanks to its own production facility in the Veneto region, UNÜTZER has been vertically integrated since 1989.
Long-standing collaboration with carefully selected partners enables maximum reliability in production standards, fair working conditions, and the highest quality with a focus on sustainability.
It takes over 150 work steps and regular assembly and quality checks before a UNÜTZER ballerina is perfect.
To avoid overproduction, we manufacture our products in small batches and align our offering with demand.
Our team
We are proud to work with a team of shoemakers who possess generations of expertise and have been handcrafting our leather products for over 30 years.
The craft of shoemaking is our passion – we support long-standing employees in passing on their skills and experience to the next generation.
Personal contact with our employees and a harmonious working environment are an important foundation for the success of UNÜTZER and give us the best understanding of our products.
Our partners
We collaborate with carefully selected partners whose working methods align with our values and standards.
Most of our leathers are a by-product of the food industry and are sourced locally from specialized suppliers for each type of leather—for example, fine Nappa leather comes from the Veneto region, and thicker Vitello leather is sourced from Tuscany. The hides processed are predominantly chrome-free and partly vegetable-tanned.
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