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Andrea Montelpare: children's shoes from the Marche

Andrea Montelpare is the company of the shoemaker of the same name in Fermo, in the Marche, the region on Italy's Adriatic coast where a large share of Italian footwear is made. It makes children's shoes only, in baby and kids sizes, in its own workshops and small production lines, and every pair is made in Italy. Next to its own collections the company runs the Montelpare Tradition line of classic models. What sets the shoes apart is what you do not see: the suede and leather are the same qualities used for adult shoes, on a last shaped for a foot that is still growing.

Montelpare mid-top and chunky-sole slip-on sneakers

The core of our range is the suede mid-top slip-on sneaker, a high-cut sneaker without laces, with an elastic gusset so a child can step in and out alone; we carry it in navy, taupe, stone and dark brown. The chunky-sole version in navy and brown has a thicker, lugged sole for autumn and winter. For a school shoe that is not a sneaker, there is the mid-top slip-on with a box sole and moccasin stitching on the toe. Compare with Gallucci Kids' Shoes for monk shoes and Chelsea boots, Tod's Kids' Shoes for loafers, and Golden Goose Kids' Shoes for lace-up sneakers.

Montelpare elastic slip-ons for boys and baby

The elastic slip-on sneaker is the low version: a soft suede upper in navy or taupe with elastic instead of laces, for boys from nursery age. For the smallest feet we carry the leather elastic slip-on in sand and the leather box-sole slip-on, both in baby sizes; more first shoes are in baby shoes.

Andrea Montelpare sizes

Montelpare uses European shoe sizes; the sizes in stock are on each product page and the Andrea Montelpare size guide gives the insole length per size. Measure your child's foot standing, add about a centimetre of growing room, and choose the size whose insole matches; the kids' shoes size guide explains how. Slip-ons have no laces to adjust, so the size matters more than with a lace-up: in doubt, take the larger one.

Andrea Montelpare at Paul Zeist

Paul Zeist has carried Andrea Montelpare since 2000. The shoes are in our kids' store on the Slotlaan in Zeist, where we measure children's feet. Orders placed before 16:00 ship the same working day with free UPS pick-up in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, and returns are possible within 14 days across the EU. End-of-season pairs move to kids' sale; more sneakers are in kids' sneakers.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Andrea Montelpare shoes made?

In Italy. The company is based in Fermo, in the Marche, the Italian shoemaking district, and makes its children's shoes in its own workshops and small production lines there. The leather and suede are the same qualities used for adult shoes.

Do Andrea Montelpare shoes run true to size?

The Andrea Montelpare size guide lists the insole length per European size, so you can compare it with your child's foot plus about a centimetre of room. Because the slip-ons have no laces, we advise the larger of two sizes; a pair that does not fit can be returned within 14 days.

How much do Andrea Montelpare shoes cost?

At Paul Zeist the suede mid-top slip-ons are 165 to 185 euros, the chunky-sole mid-tops 190 euros, the elastic slip-on sneakers 195 euros, the box-sole slip-ons 165 euros, and the baby slip-ons 180 euros. End-of-season pairs move to kids' sale.

Which Andrea Montelpare slip-on is best for winter or for school?

For winter, the chunky-sole suede mid-top slip-on in navy or brown: it has a thicker, lugged sole than the regular mid-top and comes in sizes 24 to 37. For a school shoe that is not a sneaker, take the mid-top slip-on with a box sole and moccasin stitching on the toe. The low suede elastic slip-on in navy or taupe is the lighter pair for spring and summer, and all have an elastic gusset so a child can step in alone.

Can I buy Andrea Montelpare shoes in the store in Zeist?

Yes. Paul Zeist has carried Andrea Montelpare since 2000, and every pair online is also in our kids' store on the Slotlaan in Zeist, where we measure children's feet; the other way round as well. If a size is not listed online, call or e-mail us. Orders placed on a working day usually ship the same day with UPS, and a pair can be returned within 14 days of delivery, unworn and with the tags attached, online or in the store.

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