Gorgeous shoes purchased in Italy. Worn on vacay. Beautiful suede and leather with rubber sole. Paid over $150. Brunos shoes Bruno, the founder of the brand, is a very fine connoisseur of the world of men's shoes and began his first creations 40 years ago. He worked the chic 'espadrilles' styles for men, long before it was a fashion trend. He manually applies rope covering to the shoes, making each pair unique. He uses only premium-quality Italian materials. The insoles are leather-lined and removable. The outsoles are made of rubber with Bruno?s brand marking.