CALZATURIFICIO SOLDINI: AN 80 YEAR HISTORY
The history of the Soldini footwear company began in the distant 1945 in Capolona, a small town in the province of Arezzo, where the heart of the company is still located today. Gustavo Soldini, along with his brothers Giuseppe and Ermenegildo, took over the shoemaking workshop after their father’s death, forming the “Fratelli Soldini” company, starting a predominantly artisanal business producing shoes both for men and women, targeting the local markets of Arezzo and Florence.
In the ‘50s, as the business expanded, a first factory was opened in Capolona, along the banks of the Arno river, followed by a second one in Anghiari. This marked the transition from artisanal to industrial production, employing over 800 workers. Since these were the years of the Italian economic boom, this led to an international expansion of the market, particularly in the United States.
Soldini Professional and Antica Cuoieria
In order to face Italy’s economic recession and the crisis in the footwear sector, due to the growth of emerging countries in the 1980s, the company decided to focus on internationalization and product diversification. Two new brands, Stone Haven and Soldini Sport, were launched and the production of civilian, professional, and military footwear began. Today, the brand “Soldini Professional” refers to all these diversified products range.
After the fire that completely destroyed the Anghiari facility in 1994, Gustavo Soldini handed over the management of the company to the second generation, which continued the processes of investment, innovation and distribution channel diversification. In the following years, the company entered new markets, secured several industrial patents related to new natural and breathable materials and, in 2018, launched the new brand “Antica Cuoieria”.
Today the company continues to carry forward its origins and its artisanal and Made in Italy values through its brands, in a history and traditions that have been going on for 80 years.
Soldini Professional and Antica Cuoieria
In order to face Italy’s economic recession and the crisis in the footwear sector, due to the growth of emerging countries in the 1980s, the company decided to focus on internationalization and product diversification. Two new brands, Stone Haven and Soldini Sport, were launched and the production of civilian, professional, and military footwear began. Today, the brand “Soldini Professional” refers to all these diversified products range.
After the fire that completely destroyed the Anghiari facility in 1994, Gustavo Soldini handed over the management of the company to the second generation, which continued the processes of investment, innovation and distribution channel diversification. In the following years, the company entered new markets, secured several industrial patents related to new natural and breathable materials and, in 2018, launched the new brand “Antica Cuoieria”.
Today the company continues to carry forward its origins and its artisanal and Made in Italy values through its brands, in a history and traditions that have been going on for 80 years.
Artisan Tradition and Made in Italy
Antica Cuoieria is synonymous with authentic Made in Italy. Every stage of production takes place entirely in Italy, ensuring that the shoes meet the high quality standards associated with the brand.
The artisan tradition carried out by all the staff linked to new modern shoe production techniques applied over the years, guarantee care and attention in every detail, allowing the creation of a final product that represents the best of Italian manufacturing.
The company uses only rigorously selected materials, such as fine leathers and high-quality fabrics, to ensure that each pair of shoes is comfortable, durable and comfortable over time. The particular attention paid to the structure and shape of the shoes ensures an ideal fit for prolonged use without sacrificing the style and design typical of authentic Italian footwear.
Antica Cuoieria: Contemporary design, made in Tuscany
The Antica Cuoieria brand combines the latest technologies with the centuries-old know-how of the great Tuscan artisan tradition of Soldini since 1945. The accuracy and recognizable style of Made in Italy, the elegance and art of handmade footwear as per tradition, give life to a contemporary, refined and comfortable shoe synonymous with excellence in the world.
Over the course of our long company experience, the creative research of our stylists has mixed traditional techniques with the contemporary design of today’s fashion, managing to define the ancient leather shoe as an essential complement for every style.
A product with intrinsic values typical of Made in Italy that wants to stand out for its comfort, the quality of the raw materials and a unique form of stylistic expression full of authenticity and passion.
Antica Cuoieria: Contemporary design, made in Tuscany
The Antica Cuoieria brand combines the latest technologies with the centuries-old know-how of the great Tuscan artisan tradition of Soldini since 1945. The accuracy and recognizable style of Made in Italy, the elegance and art of handmade footwear as per tradition, give life to a contemporary, refined and comfortable shoe synonymous with excellence in the world.
Over the course of our long company experience, the creative research of our stylists has mixed traditional techniques with the contemporary design of today’s fashion, managing to define the ancient leather shoe as an essential complement for every style.
A product with intrinsic values typical of Made in Italy that wants to stand out for its comfort, the quality of the raw materials and a unique form of stylistic expression full of authenticity and passion.