Morgan - a director of a prestigious art museum - loves this stylish open toe block heel.

Why the CORTONA? The stylish look. The neck shape is stunning. It is one of the best looking block heel styles in our collection. The 75 mm (2.8 in) triple, block heel is just the right heigh to replace those stiletto’s. 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 CORTONA 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

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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.

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Rooms with a view are the rule rather than the exception in this spectacularly sited hilltop town. At the beginning of the 15th century Fra' Angelico lived and worked here, and fellow artists Luca Signorelli and Pietro da Cortona were both born within the walls – all three are represented in the Museo Diocesano's small but sensational collection. Large chunks of Under the Tuscan Sun, the 2003 film of the book by Frances Mayes, were shot here and the town has been a popular tourism destination ever since.

Beth - a stylish and sophisticated marketing executive - loves this fashionable silhouette.

Why the LAVAGNA? The 75 mm (2.8 in) triple, block heel is just the right heigh to replace those stiletto’s. The criss cross straps secure your feet from slipping in warm temperatures. Pair with everything from skinny jeans to sun dresses. 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 LAVAGNA 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.

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Lavagna is a delightful city on the coast, the crescent-shaped slice of land that abuts the French border. The stretch of Mediterranean seafront is known as the Italian Riviera, making it a popular spot, yet Lavagna is relatively unknown despite its charm.

Kay - trailblazing entrepreneur and real estate mogul - loves this stunning silhouette.

Why the CATANIA? The criss cross front straps are easy to wear and comfortable. You can design each side in a different color or material. The 45 mm (1.8 in) double, block heel is just the right height to work in any situation. Go from property inspection 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 CATANIA runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a metallic in any hue.

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

Catania’s historic core is a Unesco-listed wonder, where black-and-white palazzi tower over sweeping baroque piazzas. One minute you’re scanning the skyline from a dizzying dome, the next perusing contemporary art in an 18th-century convent. Beneath it all are the ancient ruins of a town over 2700 years old. Keeping an eye on it is Catania's skyscraping frenemy, Mt Etna, a powerful presence that adds another layer of intensity and beauty to Sicily's second-biggest city.

Maggie - a marketing executive who travels constantly - loves this stylish silhouette.

Why the ASSISI? The elegant form. The toe shape is perfect. It is a stunning block heel style. The 75 mm (2.8 in) triple, block heel is just the right height to replace those stiletto’s and high heels. The front strap features a gorgeous flat round metallic element that can be produced in gold, silver or gunmetal. Dress it up for a night out or wear it casual with denim. 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 ASSISI 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

Crowned by a ruined castle, Assisi spills downhill to its famous Basilica of St. Francis, named after its hometown boy who made very, very good. Francis' legacy is now Assisi's basic industry, and mementos of his days in Assisi are everywhere — where he was baptized, a shirt he wore, a hill he prayed on, and the church where a vision changed his life. While this beautifully preserved Umbrian town bursts with flash-in-the-pan Francis fans in summer, even just a block or two off the main drag you can find pockets of serenity that, it's easy to imagine, must have made Francis feel at peace.

Maggie - a marketing executive who travels constantly - loves this stylish silhouette.

Why the ASSISI? The elegant form. The toe shape is perfect. It is a stunning block heel style. The 75 mm (2.8 in) triple, block heel is just the right height to replace those stiletto’s and high heels. The front strap features a gorgeous flat round metallic element that can be produced in gold, silver or gunmetal. Dress it up for a night out or wear it casual with denim. 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 ASSISI 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

Crowned by a ruined castle, Assisi spills downhill to its famous Basilica of St. Francis, named after its hometown boy who made very, very good. Francis' legacy is now Assisi's basic industry, and mementos of his days in Assisi are everywhere — where he was baptized, a shirt he wore, a hill he prayed on, and the church where a vision changed his life. While this beautifully preserved Umbrian town bursts with flash-in-the-pan Francis fans in summer, even just a block or two off the main drag you can find pockets of serenity that, it's easy to imagine, must have made Francis feel at peace.

Natasha - a stylish and sophisticated commercial pilot - loves this silhouette.

Why the MONTALCINO? The elegant form. The toe shape is perfect. It is a stunning block heel style. The 45 mm (1.8 in) double, block heel is just the perfect height balancing comfort and style. Dress it up for a night out or wear it casual with denim. 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 MONTALCINO 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

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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

Montalcino is known around the world for its red wine, the feisty Brunello di Montalcino.

It's walls enclose a tight-fitting town of narrow streets, steep staircases, and a fortress that played a key role in battles during the final years of the Sienese Republic.

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.

Christina - a consultant who loves to travel - loves this fun and fashionable silhouette.

Why the VISSO? The elegant form. The toe shape is perfect. The fringe is the star of the show. Choose a contrasting fringe color or texture to create something eye-catching and fun. 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 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 VISSO 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

Straddling the provinces of Le Marche and Umbria, the Sibillini mountains are among the most beautiful in Italy. Evocative place names summon the magic of this wilderness, once believed to be a haunt of witches and sorcerers. The national park is ringed by medieval villages, which, if they were in Tuscany, would be crawling with tourists. Though the tourism infrastructure is surprisingly low-key, you won’t have to travel far to find a simple agriturismo serving up regional specialities such as wild boar and lentils.

Hilary - the director of admissions for an prestigious business school - loves this simple silhouette.

Why the VIAREGGIO? The feminine forma is a stylish city sandal. It features a thin ankle strap and single symmetrical strap across the toes. The 45 mm (1.8 in) double, block heel is just the right height to work in any situation. 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 VIAREGGIO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a metallic in any hue.

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

Viareggio's vast golden-sand beachfront is laden with cafes, climbing frames and other kids' amusements and, bar the short public stretch opposite fountain-pierced Piazza Mazzini, is divided into stabilimenti (individual lots where you can hire cabins, umbrellas, loungers etc). Only a handful of waterfront buildings retain the ornate stylishness of the 1920s and '30s, notably Puccini's favourite cafe, 1929 Gran Caffè Margherita and neighbouring wooden Chalet Martini (1899).

Hilary - the director of admissions for an prestigious business school - loves this simple silhouette.

Why the VIAREGGIO? The feminine forma is a stylish city sandal. It features a thin ankle strap and single symmetrical strap across the toes. The 45 mm (1.8 in) double, block heel is just the right height to work in any situation. 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 VIAREGGIO runs true to size. A USA 8 is a size 38.

Design tip: Go for a metallic in any hue.

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

Viareggio's vast golden-sand beachfront is laden with cafes, climbing frames and other kids' amusements and, bar the short public stretch opposite fountain-pierced Piazza Mazzini, is divided into stabilimenti (individual lots where you can hire cabins, umbrellas, loungers etc). Only a handful of waterfront buildings retain the ornate stylishness of the 1920s and '30s, notably Puccini's favourite cafe, 1929 Gran Caffè Margherita and neighbouring wooden Chalet Martini (1899).