{"id":2505,"date":"2021-08-25T13:23:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aws.luxity.bdev.co.za\/blog\/the-history-of-tods-shoes\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T17:02:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T17:02:47","slug":"the-history-of-tods-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/the-history-of-tods-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Tod\u2019s Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/tods\/\">Tod\u2019s shoes<\/a><\/span> are popular amongst affluent men and women because of the rich quality and comfort they provide. Whether you\u2019re looking for driving shoes or everyday loafers, Tod\u2019s come highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you keen to learn more about Tod\u2019s and why they\u2019re so popular? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Beginnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Handmade-luxury-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77231\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77231\" class=\"wp-image-77231\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tod\u2019s was originally founded in 20&#8217;s Italy by Filippo Della Valle as a small shoemaking factory. However, by the 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s, they solely produced private label shoes \u2018Made in Italy\u2019 for American labels such as Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. It finally reached its true potential when the founder\u2019s grandson, Diego Della Valle became chairman of the company in the 70\u2019s and manufactured shoes under their own label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Brand Name Came From a Phone Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tods-shoes-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77232\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tods-shoes-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77232\" class=\"wp-image-77232\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear that none of the founding members bear the name \u2018Tod\u2019. So, how did the brand come to get its name?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Italian brand needed a name brand that\u2019s easy to pronounce in any language (especially their American customers). Legend has it that Diego Della Valle found the name &#8220;J.P. Tod\u2019s&#8221; from an American phone book.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in 1999, Mr Della Valle dropped the first initials after the brand started to become known as \u2018J.P.\u2019 in America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO SEE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/the-best-designer-flats\/\">The Best Designer Flats Out There!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Made in Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tods-gomminos-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77235\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tods-gomminos-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77235\" class=\"wp-image-77235\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Della Valle made a promise to provide true quality Italian products. Unlike most designer brands, Tod\u2019s does not create or assemble their products overseas where it\u2019s cheaper, they own and maintain all of their manufacturing facilities in Italy. However, Tod\u2019s includes luxury brands like Hogan, Fay, and Roger Vivier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Tod\u2019s Shoes Are Handmade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gommino-shoes-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77236\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gommino-shoes-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77236\" class=\"wp-image-77236\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the label, it takes over 100 steps to make a single Tod\u2019s shoe. Only quality pieces of leather are selected, they\u2019re cut by hand, treated, and thoroughly inspected before being assembled by expert artisans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, some of Tod\u2019s best products take years to make because certain shades and textures are delicate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Creation of The Gommino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/designer-flats-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77238\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/designer-flats-1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77238\" class=\"wp-image-77238\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diego Della Valle became inspired by his travels to New York where casual style was popular (unlike Europe at the time). He then became inspired to produce a \u201cbeautiful, well-made shoe that could be worn in a professional, elegant, or casual environment.\u201d Thus, the Gommino shoe was produced!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FUN FACT:<\/strong> The Italian word \u2018Gommino\u2019 means \u2018rubber pad\u2019 in English. The shoe was appropriately named because of the rubber nubs under the soles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fame &amp; Fortune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Gwyneth-Paltrow-designer-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77239\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Gwyneth-Paltrow-designer-shoes.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77239\" class=\"wp-image-77239\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Della Valle intentionally gifted a pair to Giovanni \u2018Gianni\u2019 Agnelli, a rich and stylish Italian industrialist who wore the shoes on TV. Naturally, boosting Tod\u2019s sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tod\u2019s also became widely recognised when celebrities such as Princess Diana, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Catherine Deneuve, Mick Jagger,&nbsp;Sharon Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Harrison Ford, and many others were seen wearing these (now iconic) shoes.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Shoes to Handbags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Princess-Diana-fashion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77241\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Princess-Diana-fashion.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/?attachment_id=77241\" class=\"wp-image-77241\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once their loafers became one of the \u2018it\u2019 shoes thanks to the rich and famous, Tod\u2019s decided to explore luxury handbags in addition to their signature shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1997, the \u2018D-bag\u2019 was the first edition of Tod\u2019s handbags &#8211; it came in 5 different sizes. This bag was dubbed after Lady Di, hence the \u2018D\u2019 in the name. What\u2019s more, Princess Diana even wore the bag publicly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it\u2019s gone through a couple of upgrades and is once again popular amongst celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO SEE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/princess-diana-favourite-luxury-brands\/\">Princess Diana: Her Favourite Luxury Brands &amp; Where To Get Them<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Buy Tod\u2019s Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/shoes+tods\/\">Tod\u2019s shoes<\/a><\/span> or other comfortable luxury shoes, shop <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luxity.co.za\">Luxity.<\/a><\/span> We\u2019ve got an extensive collection of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/shoes\/\">pre-owned designer shoes<\/a><\/span> for both men and women. But don\u2019t worry, every single item goes through a thorough authentication process &#8211; we\u2019re the real deal! So, what are you waiting for? <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/product-category\/tods\/\">Browse our online selection of Tod\u2019s shoes and accessories now.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[products category=&#8221;tods&#8221; columns= &#8220;3&#8221; Limit=&#8221;6&#8243; order=&#8221;Desc&#8221; orderby=&#8221;date&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tod\u2019s shoes are popular amongst affluent men and women because of the rich quality and comfort they provide. Whether you\u2019re looking for driving shoes or everyday loafers, Tod\u2019s come highly recommended. Are you keen to learn more about Tod\u2019s and why they\u2019re so popular? Keep reading to find out. 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