Discover the latest D.A.T.E. footwear collection for men and women online. Comfort and style by Mengotti.

D.A.T.E. is an acronym formed from the names of the brand's four young founders: Damiano, Alessandro, Tommaso, and Emiliano. In 2005, the four met in London where, dissatisfied with their professional lives, they decided to embark on an ambitious journey: creating their own line of sneakers.

Despite many challenges, they put together their first sample collection, consisting of just a few handcrafted pieces. They set up an improvised workshop in Emiliano’s garage and met there every evening—after their day jobs, which they couldn’t yet afford to leave—to bring their first sneakers to life. They spent the entire summer locked in that garage, working day and night, and eventually succeeded in delivering the very first D.A.T.E. collection, entirely handmade.

Each shoe is crafted using materials made in Italy—a deliberate choice that allows close inspection of the quality of the leather and fabrics used in production. D.A.T.E. footwear stands out as truly exclusive, always viewed from a unique perspective. The attention to detail in customization is a fascinating process, carried out with care until perfection is achieved.