Tuccia di Capri-Custom Made Sandals

Legend says that Emperor Tiberius, who chose the isle of Capri as his home, used to wear sandals with a rigid sole and long straps interlaced around his ankles. Soon, all of Capri residents could be seen wearing variations of these sandals, with richly colored straps dyed in Capri’s colors of blue, green and yellow.

The ancient art of making these sandals is still alive and thriving in Capri. Small workshops, filled with worn tools, multicolored straps and hand crafted leather soles are tucked in charming corners with cobblers showcasing a multitude of styles and telling clients, “Just choose your style and your sandals will be ready on the way back from your stroll.”

One of Capri’s foremost families of shoemaking are the Faiellas. The last in this long line of artisans is Vincenzo Faiella (Enzo as we fondly refer to him). Enzo’s stories of his ancestors making sandals for this princess or that socialite are as rich as a well-woven tapestry, and it is from this maestro that the cobblers of Tuccia have learned their craft. We at Tuccia are dedicated to representing Capri’s beautiful art of the custom sandal to the highest standard.

And as our maestro Enzo would say… “…is good. Bellissimo!”