Acanto and Salento: A Question of Roots

For us at Acanto, Salento isn't just a backdrop to be described; it's a living part of our way of being.

It's the place where everything comes from, but also the lens through which we view the world.

A land that inspires us every day and transforms our idea of craftsmanship into a unique language, made of material, color, and identity.

Territory as the Protagonist

When we talk about territoriality, we don't just think of origin.

We think of a continuous dialogue between who we are and what we do.

Salento teaches us balance and contrast: the light that shapes the stones, the calm that coexists with the strength of the wind, the simplicity that translates into elegance.

From this spirit, our collection is born: shoes that express a character, not a trend.

Each Acanto model carries a fragment of this land, in the warm tones reminiscent of Lecce stone, in the natural textures that evoke the landscape, in the artisanal care that preserves an ancient yet contemporary knowledge. The land accompanies us in the creation of authentic products, capable of speaking to the present without forgetting their origins.

An identity that walks

For us, this means building an identity that transcends geography: an attitude, a lifestyle, a way of looking at the world with strong roots and an open mind.

Being from this land means respecting what endures over time, tangible quality, and beauty that needs no explanation.

Choosing Acanto means carrying a fragment of this philosophy with you, a connection to a land that doesn't simply inspire, but lives within every detail.

Because every step tells a Salento story, and that story continues to walk with us.