Franco Sarto brings modern well-made shoes to the masses at an affordable price. What I love about this brand is that the shoes are completely wearable and perfect for everyday. Franco was the designer behind Nickels, a much beloved shoe line in the 1980s. Since then, he launched his own line in 1994 and has been going strong ever since.
Based in Italy, Franco Sarto still designs for the company (along with his son, Massimo) and hand sketches many of his designs. To keep the shoes affordable, fine leather is used in the uppers with man-made outsoles.