What began in a small Melbourne factory in 1958 has now turned into one of Australia’s most loved and trusted men’s shoe brands. When founder Tony Longo arrived in Australia from Italy in 1949, he had little more to his name than the tools of his trade. What was his trade? Making shoes, of course! Some 70 years later, people all over Australia are benefiting from Tony Longo’s craftsmanship, vision, and commitment to quality.
Aquila shoes are recognised throughout the country for their high quality, whether it be Italian made leather shoes, fashionable boots or casual footwear that moves with the trends of the time. When you browse through this exquisite range of footwear, there is no doubt you’ll notice the quality and strength in every style and design.
Confidence, strength and style
Aquila, the name chosen for what would become Australia’s leading men’s footwear brand, is translated from the Italian word for ‘Eagle’. Aquila’s founder chose the name for the inherent qualities of the bird of prey – confidence, strength and style. But to the team at Aquila, it’s a lot more than just words.
When you wear a pair of Aquila shoes, you will notice the hard work that has gone into creating strong designs that are durable, reliable and exude an air of class with every footstep. When you wear comfortable, elegant footwear in your everyday life, there’s no doubt that it gives you a boost in confidence. Aquila shoes give you just that – the confidence to live your best life, display your own personal strength and do it all in style.
Business work shoes
Perhaps the largest portion of the Aquila range is in business work shoes. What better place to exhibit confidence and style than in your working life? We live in a world where impressions count, and it’s not just Forrest Gump who says you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes. Shoes are an extension of yourself – wearing shabby, cheap shoes gives the impression that your standards aren’t where they should be.
Wearing finely crafted, high quality business shoes on the other hand, lets everybody know that you can talk the talk and walk the walk. The lines of what is considered a formal business shoe have definitely changed over the years, and Aquila has moved with the times by offering an extremely diverse range of quality work shoes to suit every style.
From Italian made leather shoes, to minimalistic patent leather designs and even boots that wouldn’t look out of place in the boardroom, Aquila has something for everyone’s personal style and tastes. So, to show everybody that you mean business, get yourself into a classy pair of Aquila business shoes today.
Italian made perfection
Having moved from Italy to Australia in 1949, Aquila founder Tony Longo knew a thing or two about authentic Italian shoe craftsmanship. He brought his skills to Australia and this knowledge, experience and dedication to quality is seen in every pair of Aquila shoes to this day.
However, even some Aquila shoes exist to stand above their own, and these are the exclusive range of genuine Italian made shoes. You’ll find several different styles made in Italy from the finest materials, using traditional techniques that have made the country synonymous with shoe design perfection.
In the Italian made section of the Aquila range, you’ll find beautifully pieced together dress shoes, several varieties of loafers and brogues, oxfords and derbys and a huge selection of business shoes. So, when only the best will do, you can count on Aquila’s Italian made collection to satisfy even the most picky footwear connoisseur. If quality, fashion and style are important to you, look no further than Aquila.
The best in leather
If there’s one thing Italian shoe manufacturers are known for, it’s their incredible work with one of the world’s oldest footwear materials – leather. Just because most of the Aquila range are made right here in Australia, that doesn’t mean traditional Italian shoe methods have been forgotten.
Leather makes such a perfect shoe material because it is hard-wearing, long lasting and easy to care for, keeping your shoes shining for years after their purchase. Aquila has long held a commitment to using the finest material when crafting their products, and that will be instantly evident when you slip your foot into a pair of leather shoes from Aquila.
There’s all varieties on offer, whether you need sturdy leather boots or you want the perfect pair of business shoes to complement your finest suits. Whether you like the slip-on style of loafers or the lace up comfort of dress shoes, you’re spoiled for choice in the extensive leather range from Aquila.
AQ by Aquila
It’s no secret that many guys out there love having nice shoes. But with so many competing priorities, it can often be difficult to justify spending the money for a brand like Aquila who are known for exquisite quality and style. Well, for those who don’t like to spend quite as much money on their footwear, Aquila offer a reduced-price range that doesn’t sacrifice any of their trademark quality.
The AQ collection by Aquila is a specific range of shoes under $200 for those who want quality footwear without breaking the bank. The AQ range includes all the incredible varieties from the regular range, such as dress shoes, loafers, boots and casual shoes – but without the regular price tag. Ready to see what AQ range can offer you? Start shopping for Aquila men’s shoes today!
Australian made with Italian flair
Founder Tony Longo brought his Italian shoemaking experience to Australia in 1949 and never looked back. Italy is known the world over as one of the fashion capitals, and that definitely extends to footwear. Most of the Aquila range is created in Australia, using the best materials from all around the world, and they’re a proudly Australian company with Italian flair.
Having grown to become one of the leading men’s footwear brands in Australia, they now operate 55 retail stores throughout the country, such is our desire for these finely crafted shoes. Inspired by the ever-changing world we live in, Aquila continues to translate the lifestyles of Australian men into the carefully crafted shoe designs that are continually evolving year after year.