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Does not apply to sale items
Buy 2 pairs, get £25 off, use code: FAR2
Buy 3 pairs, get £50 off, use code: FAR3
Buy 4 pairs, get £75 off, use code: FAR4
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
NEREO — BLACK CROC-EMBOSSED ELEVATOR TRAINERS (+2.76" / +7 CM)
Nereo elevator trainers are for men with no interest in blending in. The croc embossing runs across the entire upper — toe through to lacing panel — not as an accent panel but as the whole shoe, giving a deep, light-catching texture you'd expect from a fashion house rather than a height-increasing trainer. The wave of the lacing panel, a glossy patent heel against genuine suede, and silver-finished eyelets do the rest. All-black at its boldest.
Three registers of black
Up close the embossing reads as sculptural; from across a room the shoe is simply, perfectly black. The patent heel adds a clean flash of gloss, the suede a matte counterpoint. No colour needed. Inside, the lining and insole are genuine leather throughout — it breathes, moulds to your foot over the first few wears, and settles into a fit that's yours alone.
Every pair is made by hand. On a shoe with embossing running the full upper, that matters: the pattern has to stay true through every curve, and the wave of the lacing panel has to cut clean and symmetrical on both shoes of the pair.
The lift you won't see
Nereo adds 2.76 inches (+7 cm). Part comes from the bold platform sole, the rest from the height-increasing system concealed inside — an internal wedge under the heel, tapering away towards the forefoot, so your foot sits at a natural angle rather than a steep one. It feels like walking, not climbing.
Chunky soles have been standard menswear for seasons now, so nobody looks twice. The unbroken black draws the eye along one continuous line from ankle to toe — you gain the inches and the line.
How to wear them
These carry an outfit on their own: plain jeans and a white tee is genuinely enough. Equally strong with black joggers, under a bomber, or against a long overcoat in full monochrome. All-black trainers also go where pale ones can't — restaurants, bars, an office without a suit — and stay sharp far longer.
Why you'll love Nereo
- An invisible +2.76 inches (+7 cm) in a bold platform sole
- Croc embossing across the entire upper — fashion-house presence
- Glossy patent heel against genuine suede, silver-finished eyelets
- Genuine leather lining and insole
- Handmade, pair by pair
- All-black — the most versatile colour a trainer can be
| Model name | Nereo |
|---|---|
| Model code | 210 |
| Height boost | 2.76 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Style | Casual |
| Upper material | Microfibre, Suede |
| 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.


