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Handcrafted Capri sandals

The Imperial Step

Sale price €158,00 Regular price €200,00

Made in Italy


On the highest cliffs of Capri, where the sea meets silence and the wind speaks to the gods, emperors built their dwellings to defy time.

Ancient tales tell that the long corridors of those imperial terraces once held the slow step of women wrapped in the light of sunset, crossing the stone in laced sandals whose sound echoed softly through the island's silence.

Capri still recognises those same souls today: the ones who walk without haste, as though they belonged to something eternal.

The Imperial Step is born from that millennia-old legacy. From the light sound of sandals on stone warmed by the sun. From a beauty that asks for no attention, and yet commands everything. A slow step. A certain step. A step impossible to forget.

The Imperial Step is the most essential silhouette of the collection, reduced to a gesture: slim braids of leather rising along the ankle and a single golden ring as the only ornament. Limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Capri.

  • Upper: hand-braided full-grain leather, vegetable-tanned in Tuscany
  • Insole: finished with natural beeswax
  • Detail: metal ring with fine-gold galvanic finish (nickel-free)
  • Colour: dark brown
  • Sole height: 1.5 cm / 0.6"
  • Fit: true to size
Size:
Find your perfect size

Measure your foot and compare the result with the chart below. Measurements refer to foot length, not the sandal sole.

Find your perfect size
EU UK US Foot length (cm)
34 1 4 21.7–22.4
35 2 5 22.5–23.2
36 3 6 23.3–24.0
37 4 7 24.1–24.7
38 5 8 24.8–25.5
39 6 9 25.6–26.3
40 7 10 26.4–27.1
41 8 11 27.2–27.9

How to measure

1. Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall.

2. Mark the tip of your longest toe, then measure from the wall to the mark.

Still unsure? We'd love to help, we're one email away at venere@venereacapri.com - we want every step to feel perfect, that's why returns are easy and guaranteed within 30 days.

The Capri atelier

Made slowly. Never in mass.

Every pair is cut, assembled and finished by hand in Capri. Our artisans work in small batches, so availability is naturally limited.

Handcrafted in Capri

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The Imperial Step
The Imperial Step Sale price €158,00 Regular price €200,00

Worn by you

Venere, in real life

Real moments, personal stories and Capri sandals worn in the world.

The Imperial Step

"So comfortable to wear, even after hours! Love at first sight."

The Imperial Step

“Wrapping, personal note from the designer team made me feel very special. "Made with love" – this is how I call it. ”

The Imperial Step

“It's lovely that artisan businesses like yours still exist!”

The Imperial Step

"They won me over from the very first moment, when I opened the beautiful package."

The Imperial Step

"The sandals for my daughter Giulia have arrived and they're beautiful. She's thrilled, and the packaging is truly spectacular!"

Savoir-faire

Designed for your comfort

We select only the finest smooth leather from Italy's most prized hides, chosen to feel exceptional with every step. The leather sole is built to last, vegetable-tanned for durability and finished with the soft, velvety texture that defines quality craftsmanship. Along the edge, it is smoothed, polished and brushed by hand. An ancient process that demands both skill and a deep knowledge of the craft.

A timeless dimension

Made to last

Designed for a contemporary femininity — refined, intentional, and almost eternal. Every Capri sandal is crafted from the finest materials to endure, preserving its beauty unchanged through time.