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History

THE FAMILY, OUR ORIGINS

1926, the beginning

The history of the Franceschetti shoe factory began in the early decades of the 20th century when great-grandfather Adelio started producing classic men's shoes, personally working in the workshop beneath his house. At the time, the processes were entirely manual, and making two or three pairs of handcrafted shoes could take an entire day.

Even today, nearly a century after Adelio Franceschetti opened his small family workshop, the identity and values passed down remain unchanged. Meanwhile, Italy continued to grow, fueling creativity and taking the great step from tradition to innovation—a defining characteristic of "Made in Italy."

LE MARCHE, OUR TERRITORY

Montegranaro is the town in the Italian region of Le Marche where Franceschetti is based. Since 1300 and the first medieval workshops, it has been an example of a specialized production hub. "Shoes and Montegranaro" is a combination that can be felt in every family, every factory, and every corner of the territory. Today, this tradition has reached shop windows worldwide, significantly contributing to making the Marche region a true ambassador of "Made in Italy" in the Italian footwear sector.

FRANCESCHETTI, THE FOURTH GENERATION

Over the years, the Franceschetti shoe factory has become a producer of increasingly sophisticated products, using complex finishes and advanced techniques in leather processing and tanning. The fourth generation, represented by Andrea and Stefania Franceschetti, gives further momentum to the brand's innovation while preserving the ancient language of tradition, which asserts itself in the contemporary context of men's fashion trends. The beauty and passion for a shoe born and developed exclusively in Le Marche, Italy, remain intact.

The new Franceschetti generation aims to make the brand increasingly global while preserving craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the pursuit of cutting-edge materials in terms of comfort and design. The new stylistic direction set by Andrea Franceschetti has garnered great success and attention from industry professionals worldwide.

FRANCESCHETTI IN THE WORLD

Internationally, the Franceschetti brand is now present in 22 countries, with more than 140 retailers both nationally and internationally. The goal is to increasingly meet the growing global demand from those who identify with the brand's philosophy and its authentic Italian product. With this in mind, Franceschetti is embarking on a new path of strengthening and developing its distribution sector through both traditional and digital channels, maintaining high production and service standards.