Calzoleria Carlino

Buying tip – All exotics at no upcharge from Calzoleria Carlino

2026-05-31

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The Italian shoemaker Calzoleria Carlino’s famous campaign where they offer exotics at no upcharge is back, and this year bigger and better than ever. For the whole of June one can order any type of exotics leather handmade shoes at the same price as calf. So not only alligator or crocodile, but other very special stuff, often vintage skins, like hippo, seal, capybara/carpincho, elephant, stingray and more.

Report – London Super Trunk Show 2026

2026-05-17

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Last weekend the eight edition of the big shoe event in London took place, including having three exciting world championships contests in shoe shining, shoe patina and shoemaking playing out. Here’s a substantial report from the day with lots of photos from all the exhibitors, contests and stage happenings.

Picture special – Calzoleria Carlino nubuck alligator wholecut

2025-06-01

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

My latest new pair is these lovely bespoke wholecuts made in a nubuck alligator, from the Italian maker Calzoleria Carlino. It’s my kind of exotic shoe, relatively toned down and versatile. Here’s a bunch of photos of the pair. May serve as inspiration, since the company currently run their annual campaign where you can order MTO or bespoke (also remotely) in alligator or crocodile leather at no upcharge compared to standard calf.

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Picture special – Calzoleria Carlino lizard derby

2024-03-10

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Usually exotics aren’t really my thing, but this exquisite vintage lizard leather in a subtle dark brown really spoke to me. The pair is made by the Italian shoemaker Calzoleria Carlino, who currently runs a campaign with no upcharge on orders of lizard leather for their MTO, MTM or bespoke.

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The picture – Merry Christmas 2023

2023-12-24

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Christmas is here again. This time it was even white here in the southern parts of Sweden, which isn’t common nowadays. After having the whole family ill the past week we’ve celebrated at home by ourselves, which still has been lovely. On my feet I’ve had these bespoke Carlino lazymans in vintage pigskin.

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Buying tip – No upcharge on alligator from Carlino

2023-07-27

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

If you’ve been interested in getting a pair of really nice handmade shoes in alligator leather, but been hesitating due to the often hefty price tag of these, now might be your chance. The Italian maker Calzoleria Carlino offers their fully handmade MTO, remote bespoke or full bespoke made in alligator leather, to the same price as calf leather.

Buyer’s guide – Calzoleria Carlino

2022-11-06

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Jesper Ingevaldsson

Calzoleria Carlino is an Italian maker who slowly but steadily started to make a name of itself domestically and internationally in recent years. An old-school, traditional Italian style enhanced by the extensive use of some amazing vintage leathers, combined with a good price tag, makes them highly interesting. Here’s a buyer’s guide to the brand, with a pair of remote bespoke lazyman oxfords in vintage pigskin they’ve made for me as a base.

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Buying tip – All exotics at no upcharge from Calzoleria Carlino

Report – London Super Trunk Show 2026

Picture special – Calzoleria Carlino nubuck alligator wholecut

Picture special – Calzoleria Carlino lizard derby

The picture – Merry Christmas 2023

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