Bontoni Dark Brown Braided-Calfleather Summer Penny Loafer

Discover the Bontoni Dark Brown Braided-Calfskin Summer Penny Loafer, a shoe that earns its place at the top of any warm-weather rotation. The upper is constructed from fine braided calfskin, a technique that creates subtle ventilation without announcing itself, keeping the foot cool while the overall silhouette remains clean and dressy. A slim leather sole completes the picture: lightweight underfoot, with the kind of refined profile that reads equally well with tailored linen trousers or lightweight denim.

Bontoni produces roughly 3,800 pairs per year in their family-run workshop in Montegranaro, where nine artisans invest approximately 26 working hours into each pair. Founded by the Bontoni family across three generations, the house has remained deliberately small, prioritising hand-finishing and attention to detail over volume. That restraint shows in a shoe like this: nothing superfluous, nothing understated.

Composition: 100% Calfleather

Color: Dark Brown

Pattern: Plain

Fit: Braided leather naturally tends to stretch and soften with wear. We therefore recommend opting approximately half a size down for a secure and comfortable fit.

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

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.