Mary Jane Bambino in Verde Salvia
Beautifully made and designed to be worn, these Mary Jane Bambino velvet flats are as practical as they are charming. Handcrafted entirely in Italy using traditional Venetian techniques, each pair features soft cotton velvet, a flexible rubber sole with extra heel cushioning, and a secure instep strap for all-day comfort.
Unlike ordinary dress shoes, these are thoughtfully constructed without adhesives, using time-honored hand-stitching techniques for lasting quality. Durable enough for everyday adventures yet elegant enough for special occasions, they're the kind of shoes your little one will reach for again and again.
Finished with tonal grosgrain trim and a delicate hand-sewn Venetian glass pearl.
- Upper: 100% cotton velvet, cotton lining
- Sole: flexible rubber with extra heel cushioning
- Finishing: grosgrain trim, hand-sewn glass pearl, instep strap
- Made entirely in Italy, handmade, no adhesive
- Fit runs generous, so order one size down
- Care: wipe with a soft damp cloth, air dry, then brush the velvet to restore the pile
Technical Details
- Artisanal Production: Crafted 100% in Italy by our team of artisans, with entirely handmade workmanship.
- Composition: Hand-sewn in Italy, in 100% cotton velvet with cotton lining and rubber sole.
- Aesthetic Details: Upper in velvet hand-sewn to the rubber sole, with tone-on-tone grosgrain trim. Venetian glass pearl hand-sewn on the side. Strap (tie) across the instep.
- Design: Rounded toe, wide neckline and strap across the instep. Model with closed heel.
- Performance Sole: Technical sole with extra heel cushioning, designed to provide real comfort and support for 10,000 steps and beyond per day.
- Sizing Guide: The fit for children's models runs generous. We recommend choosing one size down.
Care & Maintenance
- Take care of your Piedàterre to ensure their beauty and longevity.
- Shape: To maintain their shape, store them with tissue paper inside.
- Cleaning: The cotton velvet upper can be gently cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh detergents and hot water. Do not fully submerge them in water.
- Drying: Allow to air dry, inserting absorbent paper if necessary. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the color and integrity of the fibers.
- Finishing: Once completely dry, gently brush the velvet with a special velvet brush to restore its softness.
Size Guide
All measurements represent insole length in centimeters (cm).
| EU Size | Insole Length (cm) |
|---|---|
| 18 | 11.6 |
| 19 | 12.2 |
| 20 | 12.8 |
| 21 | 13.4 |
| 22 | 14.1 |
| 23 | 14.8 |
| 24 | 15.5 |
| 25 | 16.2 |
| 26 | 16.9 |
| 27 | 17.5 |
| 28 | 18.2 |
| 29 | 18.8 |
| 30 | 19.4 |
| 31 | 20.0 |
| 32 | 20.7 |
| 33 | 21.4 |
| 34 | 21.9 |
How to Measure Your Child's Foot
- Place a sheet of paper against a wall and have your child stand on it with their heel touching the wall.
- Trace the outline of their foot, marking the heel and the tip of the longest toe.
- Measure the distance between these two points in centimeters.
- Add 0.5 cm to the measurement for comfort.
Fit Note: Piedàterre Venezia Mary Jane flats run generous. We recommend sizing down one size from your child's usual size.
About the Brand
Piedàterre Venezia has made Venetian slippers, known as Friulane, since 1952, when a cart of handmade pairs first took its place on the Rialto Bridge. The cart stayed for forty years before becoming the Piedàterre shop at Rialto, the first in Venice devoted entirely to this one shoe. Friulane began as post-war ingenuity in Friuli, built from velvet and rubber bicycle tires, and grew into a Venetian classic.
Today Piedàterre makes them the same way it always has: entirely in Italy, from natural cotton velvet, stitched by hand without glue and with no outsourcing. Its artisans are trained in-house, and its mission is preservation rather than reinvention. Every pair is made to be lived in rather than to impress: comfortable, breathable and built to last.