Creation process
Every pair starts with a design, but its comfort depends on something more “technical” than a sketch: the last, or shoe last. It gives the shoe its shape and proportions and determines how it sits on the foot. Only afterwards do the leather, stitching and assembly come into play.
Everything starts with a design
Everything starts with an idea
Every Marco model begins with an idea. Sometimes it is an inspiration drawn from a shape, proportion or way of wearing. At this stage, we are not yet thinking about the season, but about how the shoe should function and what story it will tell as a whole.
Design is not just the footwear model itself. At the same time, we build its context: the line, the character and the way it is presented. We think about how it will look in motion, in an outfit and in a campaign. The form, details and communication must all speak the same language.
A key element of the design process is the last — the form that gives the shoe its shape and proportions and determines how it sits on the foot. The entire construction is based on it. Only once the form has been refined do we move on. Without a solid foundation, there is no good shoe.
Selecting materials and leather
Leather is at the heart of the quality of our shoes. It is a natural material that varies in texture, thickness and behaviour — even within a single batch. That is why its selection and use are so important.
Leather is natural, with varying texture and behaviour, so the right sections are selected for specific footwear components to achieve consistency and durability.
The leather is carefully assessed for elasticity, softness, stability and how it will behave when worn. This is where decisions are made that later affect the comfort, fit and ageing of the shoes.
Sewing room. Creating the upper
In the sewing room, the upper is made from the cut pieces. This is where the design begins to take shape. Stitching, linings, reinforcements and edge finishing must be carried out with great precision, as they affect both the appearance and wearing comfort. Every seam has a purpose. It must be neat, but also positioned correctly so that it does not create tension in the material or raised areas that could be felt while walking. A well-made upper “works” together with the foot — it does not resist, deform accidentally or lose its shape.
Giving it its final shape
Assembly is the stage when all the elements come together on the last. The upper is shaped, stretched and stabilised to give the shoe its final form. This stage requires precision and patience.
It is also when we introduce solutions that affect everyday use: suitable cushioning, stability and details that reduce noise or foot fatigue.
For some models, we use unlined constructions or exceptionally soft leathers that adapt to the foot more quickly while retaining their shape and durability.
The final stage. Attention to every detail.
Finishing is the stage when we focus on the smallest details. Details that do not stand out, but determine the overall impression and wearing comfort. Every pair undergoes an inspection before we consider it ready. Only then do the shoes leave the workshop — prepared for the next stage of their journey.
