Aquazzura is the Florence-based luxury shoe label founded by Edgardo Osorio, known for strappy sandals, pumps with bows and embellishment, and the fringed, lace-up Wild Thing sandal. The Aquazzura website sells the shoe collections alongside bags and a bridal range.
These are expensive, handmade Italian shoes, so the order that goes well is the one that fits. Getting Aquazzura right means choosing a heel height you will actually walk in, converting to Italian sizing correctly, and understanding how the returns and sale seasons work.
Reading Aquazzura heel heights
Aquazzura, like many Italian labels, describes heel height in millimetres, often in the style name itself. A 105 is a very high heel of about 10.5cm, an 85 is a classic high heel, and 50 or 60 are mid or kitten heights. Flats and sandals with no heel sit at the bottom.
Be honest about where you will wear the shoes. A 105 Aquazzura pump is for events with short walks and a seat. For a wedding where you will stand and dance, an 85 or a block heel is more comfortable and still looks formal.
Many signature Aquazzura designs come in more than one heel height. If a style catches your eye in 105, look for the same design in a lower height before settling.
Sizing: Italian shoe sizes
Aquazzura uses Italian (EU) shoe sizing. As a rough guide, Italian sizes run about 30 to 31 above US women's sizes, so a US 7 is often an IT 37 or 37.5, but brands vary. Use the Aquazzura size guide and, ideally, compare with another Italian designer shoe you own.
Strappy Aquazzura sandals are more forgiving than closed pumps. Pointed-toe pumps and slingbacks are the least forgiving, and some customers go up half a size in pointed styles. Read the fit note on each product page, where one is given.
Half sizes are offered on many Aquazzura styles. If you are between sizes, the larger size with a small insole is usually easier to live with than a pinch at the toe.
Wild Thing and the signature styles
The Wild Thing sandal, with suede fringe and lace-up ties, is the Aquazzura design most people recognise. It comes in several heights and colours each season. The ties wrap the ankle, so the fit depends more on foot length than width.
Other long-running Aquazzura styles include bow-front pumps, crystal-embellished sandals and ballet flats. Classics tend to return in new colours, so a sold-out colour may reappear the following season.
Seasonal Aquazzura pieces, such as heavily embellished or novelty designs, rarely come back once gone. If one of those is the pair you want, buy it while your size is still in stock.
Buying Aquazzura for a wedding
Aquazzura has a bridal line, with white, ivory and embellished shoes aimed at brides and wedding guests. Order well in advance, both to allow for exchanges and because popular bridal sizes sell through.
Wear the Aquazzura shoes around the house on a clean floor before the day. Suede and satin mark easily, and walking outside before you are sure of the size can void a return.
Some people buy two heights, a higher shoe for the ceremony and a lower one or flats for the evening. The Aquazzura flat versions of several bridal styles make that easier.
Care, delivery and returns
Suede, satin and embellished Aquazzura shoes need careful storage. Keep them in their dust bags, away from damp, and use a suede brush and protector spray on suede pairs.
Delivery options and duties depend on your region. Check whether prices on the Aquazzura site for your country include taxes, since orders shipped from Italy to some countries may attract import charges.
Aquazzura accepts returns on unworn shoes in their original packaging within a set window; check the current terms, which may differ for sale, personalised and bridal items.
Where the Aquazzura savings are
The 40% code looks like a private-sale code, the kind luxury brands send to their mailing list at the end of a season. Expect it to apply only to selected Aquazzura styles and only for a limited time.
The 20% code is the more likely fit for a full-price pair. On a pair of Aquazzura heels, even 20% is a substantial saving.
Codes cannot usually be combined and often exclude bridal and new-season lines. Try the 40% code first; if it is refused, use the 20% one.
If you need Aquazzura shoes for a fixed date, do not wait for a code. Buy the right size at full price in good time, rather than risk the sale selling out in yours.
Common questions
Do Aquazzura shoes run small?
Italian sizing and pointed toes can feel small. Check the Aquazzura size guide and fit notes.
What does 105 mean on an Aquazzura shoe?
It is the heel height in millimetres, about 10.5cm.
Is the Wild Thing comfortable?
For a high sandal, reasonably, thanks to the ankle ties. Lower heights are easier to wear.
Can I return Aquazzura bridal shoes?
Terms can differ for bridal pieces. Check the current Aquazzura policy before ordering.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| 20% off | Promo code | View at Aquazzura → |
| 40% off | Promo code | View at Aquazzura → |
