New Shoes From Florence-Based Footwear Designer Matteo Mars

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After working 15 years designing shoes for Antonio Berardi, Elie Saab, and Sergio Rossi, Florence-based designer Matteo Mars launched his eponymous footwear label in 2017. You can now find his heels and sandals at Net-A-Porter.

Matteo Mars shoes for women

Matteo Mars shoes for women

Matteo Mars shoes for women

Describing his shoes as “ultra feminine modern works of arts”, Matteo’s dynamic and inventive style is unlike anything we’ve seen before. The debut footwear collection features sculptural silhouettes and statement heels that make every pair feel entirely unique.

Below are some of Matteo Mars’ best sandals and pumps:

Naked Ala two-tone patent-leather slingback pumps, $690 at Net-A-Porter

These red and black patent-leather pumps have been made in Florence. They’re designed with elasticated slingback straps and striking degradé heels.

Naked Ala two-tone patent-leather slingback pumps

These red and black patent-leather pumps have been made in Florence

Naked Ala patent-leather slingback pumps, $690

These black patent-leather pumps are cut in the label’s signature d’Orsay silhouette inspired by architecture. They’re set on cool dégradé heels and have elasticated slingback straps.

Naked Ala patent-leather slingback pumps

These black patent-leather pumps are cut in the label's signature d'Orsay silhouette inspired by architecture

Graffio leather slingback sandals, $690

These smooth black leather sandals rest on a purple and black 90mm heel.

These smooth black leather sandals rest on a purple and black 90mm heel

Graffio leather slingback sandals

Stocking Ala suede and patent-leather over-the-knee boots, $1,595

Looking like pumps paired with socks at first glance because they fit so well, this over-the-knee pair is cut from suede and patent-leather, and set on the collection’s signature dégradé heels.

Looking like pumps paired with socks at first glance because they fit so well, this over-the-knee pair is cut from suede and patent-leather, and set on the collection's signature dégradé heels