ELEVATOR SHOES VASCO +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
VASCO — NAVY SUEDE ELEVATOR TRAINERS (+3.15" / +8 CM)
Vasco proves that height increasing shoes can look like premium designer trainers — because that's exactly what they are. Deep navy suede meets crisp white leather with a croc embossing, outlined throughout in black piping and finished with black waxed laces. This is a model that draws attention through texture rather than noise.
Three materials, drawn in black
Navy and white is one of the oldest pairings in menswear, and it works here because of what sits between them. Black piping traces every seam — around the toe, along the wing that sweeps back from the lacing, around the collar — turning what could be a busy colour-block into a shoe with a clear, deliberate line. It's the same trick a tailor uses with contrast topstitching: the outline is what makes the panels read as design rather than patchwork.
The navy suede is deep and matte; the white croc embossing catches light against it; the smooth white leather at the collar keeps the top of the shoe clean. Inside, the lining is soft cognac leather with a perforated insole — a warm note against all that navy, and the detail you notice every time you take them off.
Every pair is made by hand. On a shoe with piping running every seam, that's what keeps the line true through each curve and matching across the pair.
The lift you won't see
Vasco adds a full 3.15 inches (+8 cm). Part comes from the sculpted wave-cut midsole, the rest from the height-increasing system concealed inside — an internal wedge under the heel, tapering away towards the forefoot, so your foot rests at a natural angle rather than a steep one. It feels like walking, not climbing.
The sole is what makes the discretion work. A sculpted chunky midsole is entirely ordinary on a modern trainer, so there's nothing in the proportions to look at twice — and in lightweight foam over a black rubber outsole, it cushions every step and keeps you steady from a morning meeting to an evening out.
How to wear them
Navy is the easiest colour in menswear after black, and considerably more interesting. Vasco works with jeans and a white tee, with chinos, or under an unstructured blazer in a smart-casual look. The white panels keep it summer-ready; the navy stops it looking like a trainer that only works in June.
Why Vasco
- A discreet +3.15 inches (+8 cm) — invisible from the outside
- Natural navy suede with white croc-embossed leather
- Black piping through every seam — the detail that makes the design
- Cognac leather lining and perforated leather insole
- Lightweight, cushioning sole with a sculpted profile
- Handmade, pair by pair
| Model name | Vasco |
|---|---|
| Model code | 216 |
| Height boost | 3.15 inches |
| Color | White and Navy |
| Style | Casual, Trainers |
| Upper material | Cow leather, 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.
Extra height
Height increase hidden in the sole. Gain 2-5 inches