Bontoni Dark Blue Suede Principe Penny Loafer + Belt

Discover the Bontoni Dark Blue Suede Principe Penny Loafer, a shoe built on one of the house's most elegant lasts and one of the most enduring silhouettes in men's footwear. The Principe last produces a refined, almond-shaped toe that sits between the aggressively pointed and the bluntly rounded, the profile clean and elongated in a way that gives the penny loafer a dressiness and presence that rounder lasts cannot achieve. Dark blue suede shifts the register slightly without softening the formality, the napped surface catching light differently across the day and pairing effortlessly with everything from navy tailoring to stone-coloured linen. The apron toe and hand-sewn Norwegian construction are the technical details that confirm the level of making, the raised stitching running around the vamp with a precision that is both structural and decorative. The leather sole provides the flexibility and natural feel underfoot that only leather against pavement delivers, moulding gradually to the foot across years of wear. The set arrives complete with original beechwood shoe trees, dustbags, box and a matching belt, a complete proposition from a house that considers the accessories as carefully as the shoe itself.

Bontoni's nine artisans in Montegranaro produce just 3,800 pairs a year at nearly 26 working hours per pair, and the Principe penny loafer in dark blue suede is the workshop at its most quietly confident: a timeless silhouette rendered in a material that rewards a certain ease of dressing, made without concession to anything other than getting it exactly right.

Composition: 100% Suede

Color: Dark Blue

Pattern: Plain

Fit: True to size

Sole Length: 29,5 cm / 11,6 Inch

Inside Length: 28,5 cm / 11,2 Inch

Widest Part Sole: 10,5 cm / 4,1 Inch

Belt Length (from fold / beginning of the belt to middle hole): 85 cm / 33,5 Inch

Bontoni is a luxury Italian shoe brand renowned for its artisanal approach and meticulous attention to detail. Founded in the early 21st century by the Montegranaro family, a region with a rich shoemaking heritage, Bontoni quickly established itself as a symbol of craftsmanship and elegance in the world of men's footwear. Specializing in handcrafted, bespoke, and limited edition shoes, Bontoni combines traditional techniques with contemporary design.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To preserve the beauty and integrity , we recommend following a few specific guidelines: avoid prolonged exposure to sources of light, heat and humidity; avoid contact with greasy or oily substances, make-up, perfumes or solvents; it is best to avoid contact with water and place cedar wooden shoe trees in the pair after wear.

Normal signs of wear consistent with a preloved pair of shoes are present. Overall, the shoes remain in very good condition and have clearly been well cared for, regularly stored with shoe trees and the leather properly nourished.