It started with an American icon and an Italian point of view.
Inspired by the Converse sneaker, Buttero introduced Tanino in 2009. Its name? Borrowed from My Name Is Tanino, a film about an Italian boy, an American girl and the unexpected encounters between two worlds.
With its roots firmly in the world of boots, Tanino marked a new chapter for Buttero. Our first sneaker of the modern era, bringing a different attitude to the same recognisable character.
The idea was to take something familiar in an entirely new direction, guided by our own craftsmanship and sensibility. Italian leathers, raw-cut edges, leather laces and particular attention to the way a shoe feels, as much as the way it looks.
Seventeen years later, Tanino is still unmistakably Tanino. Different materials, new interpretations and a constant curiosity have kept it moving, while its original character remains.
