ARNO boots are lovingly made by hand using traditional methods passed down from Italian master shoemakers. Together with our artisan partners in León, Mexico, one of the world's global shoe capitals, we bring you boots made with the highest quality leathers, meticulously crafted to stand the test of time.
Dreamed in Florence, Hatched in Tulsa, Handmade in Mexico
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ARNO SHOES
The Vishivanka Boot in Kudu Gaucho
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Bliskavka Zip Up Boot in Russet Kudu
ARNO SHOES
The Vishivanka Boot in Kudu Turmeric
ABOUT US
We met in 2019 fulfilling a dream of living in Florence, learning the traditional methods of Italian shoemaking — a skill protected and handed down from master to student over generations. In the process, we individually discovered the immense and unexpected joy the laborious art of making shoes the old fashioned way brought us.
Flash forward to Tulsa, 2021. Over Sangiovese and BBQ ribs we hatched an idea — to follow that joy and build a brand that blends Florentine heritage with Americana style. In León, Mexico we found dedicated artisan partners who share our love for crafting boots with the same traditional methods we first grew to love in Florence.
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The Shoemaker's Blog
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Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
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Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
