A HANDMADE SHOE

Check out this video - it's a cobbler making a traditional, hand-lasted shoe. Very few companies follow this rigorous standard of production anymore, so our selection of handmade shoes at Butch Blum is that much more special.

Check out the latest from Fratelli Rossetti at Butch Blum, featuring similar standards of construction and terrific modern Italian styling.

NEW ARRIVALS - FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Suede oxford with natural "Gomma" rubber sole - $380

This is just about the lightest construction we've seen in this kind of shoe, while still being fully lined. The secret is the porous natural rubber sole - itself perfect for our rainy city.   An added bonus - the suede is easy to clean and gets wet with minimal spotting - simply brush and store!

NEW ARRIVALS - FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Fratelli Rossetti - $635

Following the lines of a classic "Chelsea Boot" style, Fratelli Rossetti updated a menswear classic using tumbled calfskin with a soft hand-feel, creating a look that straddles the line between dressy and casual.

NEW STYLES FROM FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Weather-resistant pebbled leather - $545

We're extremely pleased with our latest selection from Fratelli Rossetti, a handmade favorite since the 1960's and an exclusive at Butch Blum in Seattle. This season's styles have a fashion-forward look that doesn't make them feel trendy or difficult to wear - ideal for a shoe designed to last for years!

Matte nappa with gloss calf trim - $485

Tumbled suede - $485

FRATELLI ROSSETTI SLIP-ON DECK SHOE

Canvas and leather slip-on - Fratelli Rossetti - $350

Perfect for a day on the boat (The 'gomma' rubber soles are non-marking) or just a walk downtown, this canvas slip-on from Fratelli Rossetti is another amazing addition to our lineup for Spring.

NEW ARRIVALS - FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Fratelli Rossetti - $450

Fratelli Rossetti's handmade and hand-finished shoes are just incredible. This season's offerings feature beautiful canvas and leather detailing in rich, but not flashy color. Dress it up with a cotton suit or a tropical wool sport coat, or dress it down with your favorite pair of chinos.

NEW ARRIVALS - FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Suede wingtip - Fratelli Rossetti - $398

A beautifully constructed dressy sport shoe (or is it a sporty dress shoe?), this wing-tip style from Fratelli Rossetti has weather-treated suede for Seattle Spring showers, and a porous rubber sole that makes them a pleasure to have on your feet all day.

DEAL OF THE DAY - FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Fratelli Rossetti - WAS $385, now $189

This handmade shoe by Fratelli Rossetti One is an amazing bargain for the price. Crafted from a sumptuous water-resistant suede, the "gomma" style rubber sole is ultra-soft - perfect for guys who are on their feet all day.

FRATELLI ROSSETTI: "MASTER'S HANDS"

Fratelli Rossetti produced this incredible little video of Rossetti's artisans crafting their signature shoes, in collaboration with master photographer Ferdinando Scianna for their F/W 2012 collection.  Each shoe has to be hand cut, dyed, and finished with decorative stitching.

INTRODUCING FRATELLI ROSSETTI

Fratelli Rossetti - $420

Fratelli Rossetti's shoes are an incredible value for their quality. In the world of "designer" shoes, there are few that are hand-lasted, hand-burnished, and hand finished (often involving hand-stitching). There are even fewer that offer all of the above features and maintain a fashion-forward shape, at a competitive price point (Rossetti's shoes are consistently 20-30% lower priced than similar "designer" brands).

Fratelli Rossetti - $385