Few Italian brands capture the laid-back and effortless elegance of the country quite as successfully as Alfa Romeo, with many of its classic cars icons of the industry. It’s fitting that the car manufacturer has partnered with Velasca, the high-end artisans oriented toward clothing and footwear for discerning clients, on a pair of luxury handcrafted shoes. The Velasca x Alfa Romeo Giulietta & Duetto duet of footwear begins with the Giulietta, a classic boat shoe built from suede calf leather and available in brown, green, beige, and tobacco brown.

The ideal accompaniment to a spring or summer break in the Mediterranean, these shoes come with a para rubber sole for durability and performance, whether worn casually or on day trips.

The second offering, the equally stylish Duetto boat shoe, discards the lace-up system of the Giulietta in favor of a casual slip-on style for wearing on the beach or promenade. Using the same suede calf leather as its counterpart, its tubular construction and comprehensive regular fit make it destined to become a staple of men’s vacation wardrobes.

Both shoes in the Velasca x Alfa Romeo Giulietta & Duetto collection are unlined to minimize unwanted sweating and odors on a hot day, with the casual style in line with the extensive range of footwear available through Velasca’s online store. Manufactured in the Italian Marche region, their fitting additions from an industry that has dominated high-end fashion for several generations.

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