[bdogChicago]

I just came across the Santoni Outlet. The prices are crazy low and it's a non-secure (non-HTTPS) site so I'm wondering, is it legitimate or bogus? Is it based in the US? Does anyone have any experience purchasing from it? Interested in picking up a pair of Santoni Darwin Cap Toe Oxfords.

 

[StephenRG]

Not a chance it's genuine. First, on the page it says "© 2018 HONG KONG Store."

Second, as you note, the prices are ridiculous.

Finally, it's registered out of North Caroline using GoDaddy. https://whois.icann.org/en/lookup?name=www.santonioutlet.com

I don't think Santoni would operate their outlet like this.

 

[SG_67]

I had a girlfriend once named Caroline. Oh sweet Caroline! I wonder if she was from North Caroline.

I checked it out. It’s fuggazzi.

Santoni is a relatively small, family run enterprise. They have a website which features sales. That or buying from an authorized retailer or their shop on Madison ave. Is the only way to make sure you’re getting the genuine article.

 

[bdogChicago]

Thanks everyone. That's what I thought but had to confirm. Time to hit the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

 

[krock]

They currently have 2 brick-and-mortar outlets and a factory store, all 3 in Italy.

 

[Mathematicus]

I'm sorry this is slightly off topic but since we are talking about Santoni...

Do you know if they also make suits? I'm asking because I found out a nice DB suit branded "Santoni" which is roughly my size. Who knows about their tailoing quality (if they really did make any suit at all)?

 

[SG_67]

I'm sorry this is slightly off topic but since we are talking about Santoni...

Do you know if they also make suits? I'm asking because I found out a nice DB suit branded "Santoni" which is roughly my size. Who knows about their tailoing quality (if they really did make any suit at all)?

Santoni is a shoemaker. I think in their shop they carry a few other leather goods (belts, etc.) but they are not a clothing manufacturer.

 

[Mathematicus]

Santoni is a shoemaker. I think in their shop they carry a few other leather goods (belts, etc.) but they are not a clothing manufacturer.

I know their reputation as shoemakers, I was unsure they did only that. The suit I was referring to must have been made by another Santoni!

 

[krock]

They have got a collection of clothes recently, in collaboration with Marco Zanini, it can be found on their official site:
https://www.santonishoes.com/ree/luxury-mens-shoes/ready-to-wear-ss.html
https://www.santonishoes.com/ree/luxury-mens-shoes/edited-by.html
Mostly outerwear, no suits there, but I am not sure the site represents full range.