ELEVATOR SHOES EMILIO +3.15 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
Emilio Elevator Trainers — hand-burnished leather, retro-runner style, 3.15 inches (8 cm) of invisible height
Some shoes announce themselves. Emilio simply lets you walk in three inches taller — and keeps it to itself.
Where heritage running style meets fine shoemaking
Emilio takes the classic silhouette of a retro runner and rebuilds it in full-grain cowhide leather from toe to heel. The result is a trainer with the soul of a dress shoe: hand-burnished in a deep cognac brown, with darker tones worked into the toe and quarters for real depth, and a subtle punched medallion at the toe that nods to traditional brogue detailing. The layered sole — white midsole, caramel accent and a rugged black tread — grounds the whole design with a sporty, contemporary edge.
Height, built in — not bolted on
The 3.15 inches (8 cm) of added height isn't a removable insert that shifts or bulges. It's engineered directly into the shoe's structure, distributed along the full length of the insole so your weight sits naturally and your stride stays even. From the outside, Emilio reads as nothing more than a beautifully made leather trainer. That's exactly the point — the best elevator shoes are the ones no one knows you're wearing.
Comfort that lasts from morning to night
Lightweight, leather-lined and cushioned where it counts, Emilio is built for real days — comfortable in warm weather and cool alike, from a full day on your feet to an evening that runs long. Footwear that meets the expectations of even the most discerning.
More than height
The added stature is only where it begins. Emilio lengthens your silhouette, steadies your stride and draws your posture naturally upright — the quiet, unmistakable confidence of a man who feels completely at ease, in any room he walks into.
Dressed up or down
This is the rare trainer that works with tailored trousers and selvedge denim alike. Emilio bridges smart and casual effortlessly — the pair you reach for when you want comfort without giving up an ounce of style.
| Model name | Emilio |
|---|---|
| Model code | 38 |
| Height boost | 3.15 inches |
| Color | Dark brown |
| Style | Casual |
| Upper material | Calf 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 | Rozmiar UK | Foot Length [cm] | Dł. stopy [inches] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 5.5 | 23.0 - 23.5 | 9.1 - 9.3 |
| 38 | 6 | 23.5 - 24.0 | 9.3 - 9.4 |
| 39 | 6.5 | 24.0 - 24.5 | 9.4 - 9.6 |
| 40 | 7 | 24.5 - 25.0 | 9.6 - 9.8 |
| 41 | 7.5-8 | 25.0 - 25.5 | 9.8 - 10.0 |
| 42 | 8.5-9 | 25.5 - 26.0 | 10.0 - 10.2 |
| 43 | 9.5-10 | 26.0 - 26.5 | 10.2 - 10.4 |
| 44 | 10.5 | 26.5 - 27.0 | 10.4 - 10.6 |
| 45 | 11 | 27.0 - 27.5 | 10.6 - 10.8 |
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