Nic - the founder of VIAJIYU who travels constantly - loves this sharp and stylish silhouette.

Why the GUALDO? The elegant form. The toe shape is perfect. It is a great looking block heel style. The 20 mm (0.7 in) single, block heel is just the right height to replace flats and kitten heels. 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 linen. VIAJIYU is slow, sustainable fashion with ethically-sourced ingredients. 100% made in Italy.

Pro tip: The GUALDO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: For your next pair, go for two contrasting colors.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime

2. 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

The ancient settlement of Gualdo Tadino was established on Sant'Angelo Hill and followed the layout of the land, developed with overlapping terraces, and this layout still gives the city its typical medieval appearance. Gualdo is also reputed for its mineral waters which are well-known for their therapeutic properties.

Eliza - a true shoe maven - loves this classic style.

Why the ROVIGO? The driving moccassin has a timeless appeal. It's a quintessential classic Italian style. We love how playful you can be with the design. You can customise everything from the vamp, the side, laces and the rubber studded sole.

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 ROVIGO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a classic black or midnight with a bold laces and stitch in your favorite color.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. If you know exactly what you want, start your design by clicking on the chat window below.

Travel Tips

When your feet get tired from sightseeing, head to Piazza Umberto Merlin with its leafy green park in the middle. Grab a table on the piazza's perimeter and enjoy an aperitvo drink and enjoy the people watching.

Fiona - an owner of a hair salon + first-time mom - loves this simple and stylish silhouette.

Why the NORCIA? The elegant form. The toe shape is stunning. It is the best looking block heel style in our collection. The 75 mm (2.8 in) triple, block heel is just the right height to replace those stiletto’s that you no longer wear. Go from the boardroom to the business class lounge, 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 NORCIA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: For your next pair, go for two contrasting colors.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Travelers come to Norcia for three reasons: its beautiful setting on the edge of a national park, for its food, including truffles, prosciutto, and cheese, and for spiritual pilgrimage. It's a high and holy place.

Nancy - a brilliant stationer and dog lover - loves this square toe silhouette.

Why the MANTOVA? This square toe flat has an eye-catching design. It has a generous toe box with a medium-high neck. The 10 mm flat has extra padding for all-day comfort. Design your pair in any hue 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 MANTOVA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Be bold. It’s a warm weather shoe. Go for two bright colors.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime

2. 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

Mantova has long seemed to have something in the water that inspired artists and musicians. The Roman poet Virgil was born nearby.  The town was used as a setting of Giuseppe Verdi’s Opera, Rigoletto and was also the place of Romeo’s exile in Romeo and Juliet. Antonio Vivaldi wrote many of his most famous operas and concerti in the 18th century. Much of Mantova’s culture and wealth come from the days in which it was ruled by the Gonzagas, one of the most powerful families in Europe during the Middle Ages. Visit their primary residence, the Palazzo Ducale, in the city’s historic city center.

Katherine - an Atlanta lawyer + true trailblazer - loves this classic silhouette.

Why the ROMA? It is our original, round-toe ballet flat. It is a timeless shape, designed for comfort. Structured at the toe, heel + sole, it provides a greater level of support than typical flats. Extra padding under the insole provides an additional layer of 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 ROMA runs small. Try a 38.5 if you are a USA 8.

Design tip: The drawstring bow is optional. Forgo the bow or opt for a bigger bow clip.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

For a night of romance and luxury, VIAJIYU recommends La Pergola. Take your fabulous flats to Rome's only restaurant with three Michelin stars. It boasts a wine cellar of over 53,000 bottles and a dining experience of unmatched elegance. After dinner, step out onto the candlelit patio for a drink with commanding views of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican.

Darci - a recently retired flight attendant + world traveler - loves this simple silhouette.

Why the LUCCA? The modern forma is our bestselling flat sandal. It features a thick, wraparound ankle strap + thick strap across the toes. 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 LUCCA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Pair with everything from skinny jeans to sun dresses.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Surrounded by well-preserved ramparts, layered with history, alternately quaint and urbane, Lucca charms its visitors. Though it hasn't been involved in a war since 1430, it is Italy's most impressive fortress city, encircled by a perfectly intact Renaissance wall. The wall is enjoyed like a community roof garden by locals and is ideal for a laid-back bike ride. It's simply a uniquely human and undamaged, never-bombed city.

Nancy K - the founder of the Getaway Girls + Nancy K Buy Request - loves this modern silhouette.

Why the ISEO? It is our most beloved mule. It is a backless loafer made popular by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s. Our almond-toe mule is a more feminine silhouette than other mules on the market. There are three types of ISEO one without tassel (ISEO Elegante), with tassel (ISEO Tassel) and with a separated vamp (ISEO Vamp). 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 ISEO runs small. Try a 38.5 if you are a USA 8.

Design tip: Go for a plain vamp or contrasting tassel in your favorite color.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. Iseo Tassel, Iseo Vamp, Iseo Elegante (no tassel). We'll confirm your design via email.

Travel Tips

Lake Iseo is the fourth biggest lake in Lombardy, Italy. It's been described as an “undiscovered gem” and if you're lucky enough to have visited it, then you'll know why. Lake Iseo offers amazing natural beauty. The deep blue lake is surrounded by lush green mountains, providing the quintessential tranquil spot to see.

Nancy K - the founder of the Getaway Girls + Nancy K Buy Request - loves this modern silhouette.

Why the ISEO? It is our most beloved mule. It is a backless loafer made popular by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s. Our almond-toe mule is a more feminine silhouette than other mules on the market. There are three types of ISEO one without tassel (ISEO Elegante), with tassel (ISEO Tassel) and with a separated vamp (ISEO Vamp). 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 ISEO runs small. Try a 38.5 if you are a USA 8.

Design tip: Go for a plain vamp or contrasting tassel in your favorite color.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. Online order form. Already a VIAJIYU client? If you know exactly what you want, start your design here. Iseo Tassel, Iseo Vamp, Iseo Elegante (no tassel). We'll confirm your design via email.

Travel Tips

Lake Iseo is the fourth biggest lake in Lombardy, Italy. It's been described as an “undiscovered gem” and if you're lucky enough to have visited it, then you'll know why. Lake Iseo offers amazing natural beauty. The deep blue lake is surrounded by lush green mountains, providing the quintessential tranquil spot to see.

Lisa - an Atlanta sales associate - loves this timeless silhouette.

Why the ISCHIA? The modern forma is is a beloved flat sandal. It is the gladiator sandal reimagined. It features elegant cross-over straps, an adjustable buckle + back zip. 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 ISCHIA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for classic black, white or a metallic.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

There are a lot of things to love about Ischia, including its mineral-rich wines, long stretches of sandy beaches, thermal baths and excellent, affordable cuisine. The island is lush, wild and still remains refreshingly local. Ischia is densely populated, and inhabited year-round, so it has a lot to offer in every season. The secret about Ischia is out but there are plenty of hidden gems left to discover on the island.

Darci - a recently retired flight attendant + world traveler - loves this simple silhouette.

Why the LUCCA? The modern forma is our bestselling flat sandal. It features a thick, wraparound ankle strap + thick strap across the toes. 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 LUCCA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Pair with everything from skinny jeans to sun dresses.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Surrounded by well-preserved ramparts, layered with history, alternately quaint and urbane, Lucca charms its visitors. Though it hasn't been involved in a war since 1430, it is Italy's most impressive fortress city, encircled by a perfectly intact Renaissance wall. The wall is enjoyed like a community roof garden by locals and is ideal for a laid-back bike ride. It's simply a uniquely human and undamaged, never-bombed city.

Sharon - a real shoe loving traveller - loves this simple and stylish silhouette.

Why the TRIESTE? The simple wide front shape is easy to wear and simple to add to your daily wardrobe. The 40 mm (1.5 in) low, wedge is perfect Pilates alignment. 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 TRIESTE runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a two bold, contrasting colors.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Tumbling down to the Adriatic from a wild, karstic plateau and almost entirely surrounded by Slovenia, Trieste is physically and psychologically isolated from the rest of the Italian peninsula. As such, it preserves its own unique border-town culture and retains a fascinating air of fluidity encapsulated in the Triestini dialect, a strange melange of Italian, Austrian-German, Croatian and Greek.

Cam - a Texas native living in California - loves this stylish silhouette.

Why the ELBA? This forma is our most popular d’Orsay 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 hue 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 ELBA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a neutral front + a pop of color in the back.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Elba is the Tuscan archipelago's largest island, but it resembles nearby verdant Corsica more than it does its rocky Italian sisters, thanks to a network of underground springs that keep it lush and green. It's this combination of semitropical vegetation and dramatic mountain scenery—unusual in the Mediterranean—that has made Elba so prized for so long, and the island's uniqueness continues to draw boatloads of visitors throughout the warm months.

Darci - a recently retired flight attendant + world traveler - loves this simple silhouette.

Why the LUCCA? The modern forma is our bestselling flat sandal. It features a thick, wraparound ankle strap + thick strap across the toes. 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 LUCCA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Pair with everything from skinny jeans to sun dresses.

Made to Order

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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

Surrounded by well-preserved ramparts, layered with history, alternately quaint and urbane, Lucca charms its visitors. Though it hasn't been involved in a war since 1430, it is Italy's most impressive fortress city, encircled by a perfectly intact Renaissance wall. The wall is enjoyed like a community roof garden by locals and is ideal for a laid-back bike ride. It's simply a uniquely human and undamaged, never-bombed city.

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

1. Virtual appointment. Schedule a video call with our founder via Zoom or FaceTime
2. 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.