M.Gemi Shoes

Happy Monday! M. Gemi gave me an awesome code to share with you guys – new customers can use code JEAN60 for $60 off (not combinable with sale items or other codes). As some of you may know, I was part of the startup team at the company when it launched, and got to see a lot of what goes into each product. While I’m no longer there, I’m working with them in a different capacity today to share some of my personal favorite shoes since launch! (p.s. shipping and returns within the US are always free).

For those who aren’t familiar, M.Gemi brings luxury shoes direct-to-consumer from Italian artisans, with new styles arriving online each Monday. Each style is handmade in limited quantities, but there’s a few core styles that are more regularly available. Even though I’m an avid heels wearer, my favorite shoes from the brand are actually their practical flats! The Felize + Pastoso loafers are two classics that were best-sellers from the start, and are made at a small, family-run Tuscany workshop specializing in moccasins.

The leather outer and lining on these are soft and supple, making them some of my most comfortable shoes ever with no breaking-in needed. I own both styles and the fit and look are pretty much the same, except for the band that goes across the top of the Pastoso.

I’m wearing a seasonal color here which sold out quickly, but I also love the new cream, gray, and soft pastel options for spring (also check out the Felize in beautiful “dusty rose”)! True to the driving loafer style, there’s small beads of rubber traction cushioning on the bottom which extend to the lower back side, and serve as a guard of sorts when you’re stepping on the pedals while driving. Because I do wear heels so often, it’s a treat to slip my feet into these for travel or for running around town. I typically wear between a US 5 and 5.5 in other brands – I take a EUR 35.5 in the Felize and Pastoso loafers and it’s a snug fit.

If you’re looking for something a little more sleek, the Stellato is a pointed slip-on flat with leather outers, lining, and soles. These are also comfortable for everyday wear, and look sharp and professional paired with business outfits. Compared to the driving moccasins, these have a smooth, harder leather sole (typical of higher-end designer flats), versus a flexible leather and rubber sole. I took a half size down in these compared to the mocs.

For my fellow heel lovers – the Cammeo pumps (now renamed the Esatto 105) were my first pair of M.Gemi shoes, so you may have spotted them in outfits here and there over the years! They have a gorgeous, leg-lengthening silhouette similar to that of high-end designers, and are also fully leather in construction. At 4.25″ high with a pointed toe that runs on the narrow side, note these are not shoes for walking around in all day. With high, pointed toe pumps like these, I find that going half a size up can help with comfort. For a mid-heeled alternative, the Esatto 90mm is their classic 3.5″ pump with a similar silhouette.

Thank you to M.Gemi for partnering on this post. I’d love to hear what your favorite styles are, and if you own any shoes from the brand!