Gagliardi Black Made in Italy Whole Cut ShoesMade in Naples, Italy and cut from one piece of leather these elegantly crafted whole cut shoes use Blake stitch construction. The real leather sole is stitched (rather than glued) to the Italian leather upper. More durable than a glued sole and more flexible than Goodyear welted. With a rubber inserts on heel and sole to prevent slipping they will stand you in good stead for years to come.