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The Soul of the Italian Shoe

In Venice, Italy, a city built for endless walking, a determined young woman named Daniela Ghezzo has mastered the rare art of simultaneously beautifying and comforting the human foot.

Story and photography by ERLA ZWINGLE

Why the region around Venice dominates the world market for luxury shoes

Handmade, custom-made, made-to-measure--different terms with very different meanings

Read more about the evolution of footwear into a coveted status symbol in “The cordwainer hall of fame”

Listen to “The Soul of the Italian Shoe”

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