We currently sell Men's Salvatore Ferragamo shoes on eBay. I receive a lot of questions about what does Tramezza mean?  It is Salvatore Ferragamo's highest end of

Men's shoes that are handcrafted.   Here is information taken directly from the Tramezza booklet that comes when purchasing Tramezza shoes. 

"THE PHILOSOPHY OF CREATING AUTHENTIC, EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS

The philosophy by which Salvatore Ferragamo creates this line finds its distinction in a balance of tradition and modernity, high quality, creativity and

innovation combined with great practicality. Its roots stem from the wealth of technical skill and continual research into materials and construction that comprise

company's history for nearly a hundred years.  With a passion for creating authentic and distinctive products, Ferragamo strives to surpass itself, offering only

the best products and experiences to its demanding and discerning customers.

MEN'S SHOES: THE ALLURE OF TIMELESS ELEGANCE

The workmanship that goes into a shoe distinguishes one man's from another. Today, maintaining handcraftsmanship translates into the ability to offer the highest

quality shoes.

Handcraftsmanship, as defined by Tramezza stitched welting, is used to make various styles all exhibiting perfect consistency of the sole and the upper.  This

complex construction process helps balance sturdiness and resistance with peerless flexibility and comfort. If the soles are periodically repaired and replaces,

shoes with Tramezza stitched welting can be worn "forever" and their fit becomes shaped by the foot's imprint.

TRAMEZZA STITCHED WELTING

At Ferragamo, workmanship is very technical and precise. Using the hand crafterd welting process, it takes many hours to make one pair of shoes--excluding the time

the upper remains on the last for shaping. The key operation in this type of construction involves the selection of the inner and outer materials.  Both must be of

the highest natural quality and be worked to increase immediate flexibility to mold the shoe around the foot at first wearing. The work process has many stages

requiring the constant supervision of expert shoe-makers trained in-house in the principles and secrets of shoemaking passed down from generation to generation. 

As Salvatore Ferragamo said in 1957, these methods make it possible to "to walk happily and be well-shod, with elegance and refinement."

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Over time, a hand-welted pair of Ferragamo shoes becomes more treasured. Therefore, it is essential to take proper care to preserve the shoe's longevity.

THE GOLDEN RULES FOR SHOE CARE

1) A new pair of shoes should never be worn for many consecutive hours. Once your feet are completely accustomed to the shoes, you can begin to wear them all day.

2) Never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Let them rest for at least a day before wearing them again.

3) Always use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes.

4) Before removing a lace-up shoe, loosen the laces completely so the shoe slips off more easily. "