“Our Arioso is a super sexy combination of a boot and a sandal, the quintessential Roman gladiator. We were originally thinking about using a zipper at the back, but we didn’t like the way it took away from the softness of the leather and the continuity of the design. So instead, we used a solid piece of leather, creating a long lean line that leads up the back of the leg, uninterrupted, to complement the laces in front. It shapes to the leg and shows off the hand-stitching detail. Just loosen laces and slip your foot in. And you never have to worry about the laces falling down—the back gives it just enough structure to keep the laces securely in place.” -Maria Gangemi, Chief Merchant, shoe aficionado, and our namesake.
Our Arioso gladiator sandal arrives tomorrow at 10am ET. Catch a peek on Snapchat (m.gemi) #stepupsummer