Loro Piana Shoes & Loafers: Buyer's FAQ

How can I tell a pair of Loro Piana shoes is authentic? We authenticate every pair in-house, and the tells are in the details counterfeiters get wrong. On the Summer Walk and Open Walk we check the moulded rubber-pebble sole and its alignment, the branded insole and stamping, and the even hand-stitching. We feel the leather and suede — supple, never stiff or plasticky — read the size and made-in-Italy markings, and on recent pairs verify the Aura Blockchain / NFC certificate. Because details vary by production year, we never rely on a single marker — if a pair doesn't pass every checkpoint, we don't list it.

What are Loro Piana shoes made of? Loro Piana footwear is built from premium suede and butter-soft calf leather, with the signature moulded rubber soles on the Summer Walk and Open Walk. Every listing states the material and our condition grade.

How do Loro Piana shoes fit? Loro Piana shoes tend to run slightly large and narrow, and many wearers size down by a half. Always go by the insole length we measure and list, not the marked EU size alone.

Is a pre-owned pair of Loro Piana shoes worth it? Yes. The build lasts for years, so a pre-owned pair at a fraction of retail is sound value, and every pre-owned piece is graded transparently (Unworn with tags, Unworn, Excellent, Very Good). And every piece is authenticated — if one is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full — with a 14-day return policy, so you can buy with confidence.

How to Buy Loro Piana Shoes & Loafers

From the pairs we inspect, look at the sole and heel wear, the suede or leather for scuffs and dryness, and the insole and stitching. We grade each of these before a pair is listed, new or pre-owned.

Wear Loro Piana loafers sockless in warm weather, or with trousers and knitwear in cooler months.

Use shoe trees, brush suede regularly and protect with a suitable spray. Every pair at Sanpetuna — new and pre-owned — is authenticated by hand and backed by a 14-day return policy; if a piece is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full.

Loro Piana Shoes & Loafers — New & Pre-Owned, Authenticated

Discover Loro Piana shoes at Sanpetuna, new and pre-owned. Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is celebrated for the world's finest natural fibres — cashmere, baby cashmere and vicuña — and uncompromising Italian craftsmanship. Our curated collection brings together Summer Walk and Open Walk loafers, boots and drivers, each authenticated by hand by the Sanpetuna team.

Every piece is the real thing: we verify the sole, leather, stitching and markings before listing, and grade each pre-owned pair transparently so you know exactly what you're buying. If an item is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full, and a 14-day return policy means buying Loro Piana pre-owned carries no more risk than buying new.

Choosing Loro Piana shoes, new or pre-owned, is a considered, sustainable way to build a refined wardrobe — luxury moving from ownership to circulation. Browse the full selection below, or get notified when new pieces arrive.