Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association

by yvonne | 2/15/08

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This post comes, appropriately, right on the heels of Valentine’s Day and my last post about the Italian-made Miss Sixty peep toe pumps.

I was minding my business, walking through JFK Airport recently when this advertisement caught my eye! The two red heels come together to form a heart…awww. Who doesn’t love Italian shoes? It’s an advertisement for the A.N.C.I. - The National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers - or, in Italian, Associazione Nazionale Calzaturifici Italiani. I’m glad the Italian shoemakers are banding together as they certainly face fierce competition in those powerhouse shoe manufacturers in China. I like Italian-made quality, but there’s a high price to pay for it. Long live Italian footwear manufacturers.


5 Responses to “Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association”

  1. 1
    a gravatar Richard Says:
    March 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    I am trying to determine the name of the company that manufactures shoes called Trapper’s. Twelve years ago, while on business in Western Canada/Calgary, I purchased a pair of these shoes. Today, the soles look as if I bought them last month and the uppers are still in good condition. However, no matter how much I try, I am unable to locate the manufacturer on the Internet. The shoes are called Trapper’s and are made in Italy. I will appreciate any help in locating the manufacturer. Thanks.

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    a gravatar gail gabiati Says:
    April 19th, 2008 at 3:23 am

    My husband just bought a pair of trappers while we were on vacation in Kyoto, Japan. They don’t seem to be available in US. Their website is www.iltrapper.it

  3. 3
    a gravatar Yvonne Says:
    April 21st, 2008 at 8:13 am

    Thanks for the info! They sound like nice quality shoes. I love getting shoes on vacation. You always remember those, right?

  4. 4
    a gravatar Tracy Warren Says:
    April 6th, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    I recently bought some shoes on ebay by a brand called Vigotti. I cannot find their italian brands. So far, the Vigotti shoes I have found on the internet are made in “Brazil.” I want the italian shoes.

    Who is the manufacturer for the “Vigotti” italian shoes, and where can I purchase more shoes?’

    Thanks!
    Tracy

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    a gravatar Rakiya Says:
    June 29th, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Hi,am about to start my own shoe business,will be opening a shoe store very soon,and am looking for some italian manufacture that i can work with. please if you know of any manufacture can you pass the information over.

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