792V Derby
Guidi's numbered, reverse-constructed derby in hand-dyed leather is the house shoe that made its numbered reference system collectible.
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Guidi
Italian leather house from Pescia, Tuscany, known for hand-dyed, reverse-construction boots and soft unstructured bags.
PesciaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$$$Price
What to know about Guidi
A tannery first, brand second
Guidi tans and dyes hides in-house in Pescia, Tuscany, and supplies leather to other designers, so the material comes before the shoe.
Reverse construction, unlined, numbered
Boots, derbies and sneakers are built inside-out and left unlined in horse, calf, kangaroo or buffalo, catalogued by reference numbers like 788, 988 and PL1.
Colour is meant to move
Dye is applied by hand and the soft, wrinkled finishes are designed to crease and patinate, so pairs look markedly different after wear.
The pieces that define Guidi
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Zip Boots
Side-, front- and back-zip unlined ankle boots are the silhouette avant-garde shoppers come to Guidi for.
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Soft Horse Leather Boots & Derbys
Horse leather tanned and coloured in-house at the Pescia tannery gives these boots and derbys the wrinkled patina that defines the label.
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How Guidi fits
Overall fit
runs large
Guidi footwear is widely reported to run large and long, with unlined soft leather that stretches and molds to the foot over time, so buyers typically size down.
Tip: most wearers go down one full size (sometimes 1.5) from their EU sneaker size and expect the soft leather to stretch and conform with wear
High confidence · based on 25 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | runs large | narrow to medium with soft, low-volume uppers that conform to the foot | size down one full size and allow for stretch as the unlined leather breaks in |
| Boots | runs large | medium-to-narrow with a moderate toe box; soft unlined leather relaxes and widens with wear | size down a full size from your EU sneaker size and count on some break-in as the reverse-construction leather softens and stretches around the foot |
| Dress shoes | runs large | slim, elegant last with a snug instep that eases as the unlined leather gives | go down one full size from your sneaker size for derbies and expect the soft leather to mold and stretch slightly with wear |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Guidi fit questions
Does Guidi run big or small?
Guidi runs large. most wearers go down one full size (sometimes 1.5) from their EU sneaker size and expect the soft leather to stretch and conform with wear Guidi footwear is widely reported to run large and long, with unlined soft leather that stretches and molds to the foot over time, so buyers typically size down.
How does Guidi fit?
Guidi footwear is widely reported to run large and long, with unlined soft leather that stretches and molds to the foot over time, so buyers typically size down. Overall shape: narrow to medium width with soft unlined uppers that mold to the foot.
How do Guidi sneakers fit?
Guidi sneakers runs large. size down one full size and allow for stretch as the unlined leather breaks in Shape: narrow to medium with soft, low-volume uppers that conform to the foot.
How do Guidi boots fit?
Guidi boots runs large. size down a full size from your EU sneaker size and count on some break-in as the reverse-construction leather softens and stretches around the foot Shape: medium-to-narrow with a moderate toe box; soft unlined leather relaxes and widens with wear.
How do Guidi dress shoes fit?
Guidi dress shoes runs large. go down one full size from your sneaker size for derbies and expect the soft leather to mold and stretch slightly with wear Shape: slim, elegant last with a snug instep that eases as the unlined leather gives.
Brand facts
Guidi is an Italian leather label built around a tannery in Pescia, Tuscany, where hides are tanned and dyed in-house. It is known for unlined boots, derbies and sneakers made by reverse construction in horse, calf, kangaroo and buffalo leather, catalogued under numbered references such as 788, 988 and PL1. Bags and belts share the same soft, wrinkled finishes. Colour is hand-applied and intended to crease and patinate with wear. The tannery also supplies leather to other designers, and product sells mainly through avant-garde retailers.
- Founded
- 1896
- Origin
- Pescia, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$$$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $1095–$1461
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Workwear / Heritage, Punk / Grunge / Goth