ELEVATOR SHOES FERDINANDO +2.76 INCHES
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Why choose Faretti shoes?
- Handcrafted footwear of the highest quality
- From 2 to 5 inches of discreet additional height
- All-day comfort and wearability
- Support a straight posture and a healthy spine
- You gain a slimmer silhouette and a more confident stride
- Your self-confidence grows
- Trusted by tens of thousands of men
- Wide selection of models perfect for any occasion
Ferdinando Elevator Shoes — a hand-burnished cap-toe Oxford with 2.76 inches (7 cm) of invisible height
The Oxford is the most formal shoe a man can own. Ferdinando is our finest expression of it — with a secret built discreetly inside.
A cap-toe Oxford, done properly
Ferdinando follows the classic cap-toe Oxford blueprint: a closed lacing system for a clean, streamlined profile, and a crisp toe cap that has defined formal footwear for over a century. Handmade from the highest quality full-grain cowhide leather, it's finished by hand in a rich dark brown, with darker tones burnished into the toe and edges for genuine depth — the kind of finish that looks even better in person, and richer still with the years.
Height, engineered invisibly
Our discreet height increasing system is built directly into the shoe's structure, adding a full 2.76 inches (7 cm) while the slim, formal sole keeps the balanced proportions of a classic dress shoe. From the outside, no one will ever know. Discretion guaranteed.
Down to the last detail
Turn Ferdinando over and you'll find a signature deep-red sole stamped with the Faretti name — a quiet mark of craftsmanship that only you, and the occasional admirer, will ever see. Every stitch, every edge, every burnished tone is finished by hand, exactly as it is on every Faretti shoe.
Made for the moments that matter
Dark brown is one of this season's most versatile formal tones — commanding enough for weddings and formal ceremonies, yet relaxed enough to carry a smart casual look with tailored trousers. Ferdinando is the pair you reach for when the occasion counts.
More than height
Beyond the added 2.76 inches (7 cm), Ferdinando lengthens your silhouette, steadies your stride and draws your posture naturally upright — the quiet confidence of a man who feels completely at ease, in any room he walks into.
| Model name | Ferdinando |
|---|---|
| Model code | 94 |
| Height boost | 2.76 inches |
| Color | Brown |
| Style | Wedding, Formal |
| Upper material | Cow leather |
| Lining | Genuine leather |
| Insole material | Genuine leather |
| Sole material | Rubber |
| Closure type | Lace-up |
Size guide
We list foot length — not insole length
We use international sizing — the size you wear in your everyday shoes will fit you here too.
| EU Size | Foot Length [cm] |
|---|---|
| 37 | 23.5 - 24 |
| 38 | 24 - 24.5 |
| 39 | 24.5 - 25 |
| 40 | 25 - 25.5 |
| 41 | 25.5 - 26 |
| 42 | 26 - 26.5 |
| 43 | 26.5 - 27 |
| 44 | 27 - 27.5 |
| 45 | 27.5 - 28 |
Between two sizes? Choose the smaller one.
How to measure your foot
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Stand on a sheet of paper, ideally in the evening — your foot is at its largest then.
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Mark your heel and longest toe, then measure the distance with a ruler.
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Compare the result with the table.
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NO ONE WILL SEE IT. YOU'LL FEEL IT
The height increase is built into the structure of the shoe, not the heel. The heel is a standard height — the same as on any other shoe. The proportions stay natural. From the outside, it simply looks like an ordinary shoe.
We specialise in elevator shoes and nothing else. It's the only thing we do — which is why we know how to hide a few centimetres and still keep the shoe looking natural.
You'll notice the difference for the first time in the mirror. Then in a group photo, where you're standing taller than usual. And in conversation, when you look someone straight in the eye instead of slightly upwards. It changes how others see you.
It doesn't change who you are. It changes how you feel every day.
Extra height
Height increase hidden in the sole. Gain 2-5 inches