Donna - a retired lawyer + patron of the arts - loves this classic silhouette.
Why the RAVENNA? The almond-toe loafer is arguably fashion’s favorite flat. Timeless since the 1940s, it's a forma with its own quiet brand of Italian glamour. Design your pair in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a second generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The RAVENNA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.
Design tip: Go for a contrasting trim or toe cap in your signature color.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
A small, quiet, and well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.
Lynda - a tour de force trailblazer who splits time between Denver + Atlanta - loves this timeless silhouette.
Why the COMO? It is our most popular pointed-toe flat. It has a very generous toe box with no toe cleavage. The 10 mm flat has extra padding for all-day comfort. Design your pair in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a second generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The COMO runs small. Try a 38.5 if you are a USA 8.
Design tip: Go for an asymmetrical toe cap or back stripe in your favorite color.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
Take your Como's for a walk along Como’s sparkling waterfront. From Piazza Cavour to Villa Olmo and back, you’ll need a much deserved reward from Gelateria Lariana, an artisanal shop scooping delicious homemade gelato.
Jet - a former intern who now works at Patagonia - loves this summer silhouette.
Why the SORRENTO? The simple forma is a timeless sandal. The 40 mm (1.5 in) low, wedge is perfect Pilates alignment. The thin ankle strap and symmetrical x-strap across the toes is perfect for wider feet. Design your pair in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a third generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The SORRENTO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.
Design tip: Go for three colors in the same texture.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
A small resort with a big reputation, Sorrento is a town of lemons, high-pedigree hotels and plunging cliffs that cut through the heart of the historical core. The groves are criss-crossed by donkey paths and marked hiking trails. It was a compulsory stop on the 19th-century 'Grand Tour' and interest in the town was first sparked by the poet Byron, who inspired a long line of holidaying literary geniuses – including Goethe, Dickens and Tolstoy – to sample the Sorrentine air. The romance persists.
Lee Ann - a stylish hospital administrator from Marin County - loves this timeless silhouette.
Why the BERGAMO? It is a beloved round toe in our collection. The 40 mm (1.5 in) low, wedge is perfect Pilates alignment. Go from the boardroom to the courtroom, and not miss a step. Design your own in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a third generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The BERGAMO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.
Design tip: Go for a conservative black or midnight on top + a contrasting wedge in your signature color.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
It’s impossible to get lost in Citta Alta in Bergamo. The city itself is surrounded by 16th century defensive walls, once built to defend the city from invaders. The imposing structure still serves as a piece of interactive history.
Sue - a stylish Northern California grandmother - loves this smart silhouette.
Why the MODENA? The modern forma is our bestselling sandal. The 40 mm (1.5 in) low, wedge is perfect Pilates alignment. The thick crisscross straps secure your feet from slipping in warm temperatures. Design your pair in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a third generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The MODENA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.
Design tip: Pair with everything from skinny jeans to sundresses.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
If Italy were a meal, Modena would be the main course. Here, on the flat plains of the slow-flowing Po, lies one of the nation's great gastronomic centres, the creative force behind real balsamic vinegar, giant tortellini stuffed with tantalising fillings, and sparkling Lambrusco wine. It boasts backstreets crammed with some of the best restaurants no one's ever heard of, and one, Osteria Francescana, that everybody's heard of – it was awarded top spot on the coveted 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' list in 2016, and again in 2018, the first Italian restaurant to nab the honour.
Donna - a retired lawyer + patron of the arts - loves this classic silhouette.
Why the RAVENNA? The almond-toe loafer is arguably fashion’s favorite flat. Timeless since the 1940s, it's a forma with its own quiet brand of Italian glamour. Design your pair in any color or material you choose.
VIAJIYU shoes are handmade in Tuscany by a second generation family of Italian shoemakers. We use the world’s finest goatskin. Goatskin is naturally waterproof + super soft for luxury shoes. It comes in six textures + hundreds of colors. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.
Pro tip: The RAVENNA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.
Design tip: Go for a contrasting trim or toe cap in your signature color.
Made to Order
- Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
- Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. We'll confirm your design via email.
Travel Tips
A small, quiet, and well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.