Collegium

Collegium makes shoes and sneakers for men and women, and it started with a personal story. The founder grew up in Los Angeles idolising sneaker culture, sold a collection of over 200 pairs, and left his career to launch the label. The brand rests on three pillars: material, craft and wearability. Every pair is entirely handmade in Italy, and each stage of making passes through an artisan's hands. The team travelled around Italy to find factories and material suppliers, and says there are no consultants or middlemen in the design process. Expect genuine Italian leather and natural rubber Margom outsoles. Collegium also offers a clothing capsule of refined pieces for everyday wear, and free returns and exchanges.