Emanuela 655/601 Footwear – Women’s lycra shoes for special feet - black

Why choose them?

• Full opening, for extremely easy foot insertion and to minimize necessary movements
• Elastic and conformable upper, designed to adapt even to delicate or swollen feet, or those with special needs
• Ideal for the elderly and those with reduced mobility, but also during rehabilitation or post-operative periods
• Prolonged comfort, for those who need a soft shoe to wear for many hours
• Washable at 30°C, practical even for home, care, or hospital use
• 100% Made in Italy, handcrafted in Bagnacavallo by Calzaturificio Emanuela

The Calzaturificio Emanuela 655/601 are men's shoes belonging to the Piedi Speciali (Special Feet) line, developed specifically for those who need an extremely comfortable, adaptable, and above all, easy-to-wear shoe.

They are particularly recommended for the elderly, people with reduced mobility or delicate feet, and for those going through periods where wearing a normal shoe may be difficult, for example during rehabilitation following trauma, injuries, or surgery.

The great advantage of this model is the ability to open the shoe wide, considerably facilitating the insertion of the foot. It is therefore not necessary to force it into a narrow opening as happens with many traditional shoes.

The front part of the upper is made of elastic denim fabric, chosen to better adapt to the shape of the foot. The back part uses a more resistant fabric instead, creating a structure that combines softness in the most sensitive area with greater support at the back.

This construction makes the shoe particularly attractive even for feet that need more space and adaptability, because the elastic upper can conform better than a rigid material.

The sole features a vulcanized rubber base, with an internal cork heel and a felt filler made from vegetable fibers. A construction developed to offer comfortable support and accompany the step in daily life.

The result is a shoe that is not simply born as a slipper, but as a true comfort shoe for special needs, to be used when ease of fit, softness, and adaptability become priorities.

Piedi Speciali line: who are they recommended for?

The Piedi Speciali line by Calzaturificio Emanuela was created to offer a solution to those who find it difficult to use a normal shoe.

The combination of wide opening, elastic upper, and comfortable fit can be particularly useful for:

• elderly people who are looking for a shoe that is simple to put on and take off
• those with reduced mobility of the foot or ankle
• those who are facing a period of rehabilitation after trauma or injury
• those who, after a surgery, need a more adaptable shoe during recovery, when indicated by a healthcare professional
• those who have delicate or hard-to-fit feet and find stiffer uppers annoying
• those who need a comfortable shoe for home, care facilities, or periods of convalescence

This is not a medical shoe replacing any prescribed devices: in the presence of post-operative indications or specific foot conditions, it is always advisable to follow the instructions of your doctor or healthcare professional.

Full opening: easier to wear

One of the most important aspects of the Emanuela 655/601 is the possibility to completely open the top part of the shoe.

This allows you to position your foot inside with much more ease, avoiding having to push it through narrow openings or perform complex movements with your foot and ankle.

A feature that is particularly useful when bending down, flexing the ankle, or putting on a traditional shoe becomes difficult, and it can also facilitate those who assist another person with dressing.

Elastic upper to adapt to the foot

The front part is made of elastic and conformable denim fabric, designed to adapt to the shape of the foot instead of forcing it into a rigid structure.

The rear area, on the other hand, is made with a more resistant fabric, helping to give more structure to the footwear.

It is precisely this combination of front softness and rear support that makes the model particularly suitable for the philosophy of the Piedi Speciali line.

The brand: Calzaturificio Emanuela

Calzaturificio Emanuela was founded in 1966 in Bagnacavallo, in the heart of Romagna, initially inside a small artisan workshop.

For almost sixty years, the company has been developing footwear focusing on comfort, flexibility, and foot well-being, maintaining a strong manual component throughout the entire production process.

Cutting, sewing, and assembly are carried out in-house by specialized artisans, and the company also directly produces the rubbers used for its soles, so as to maintain direct control over the various components of the footwear.

Today, over 120 artisans and professionals in Bagnacavallo contribute to the production of the brand, which continues to carry forward a 100% Made in Italy and Made in Romagna supply chain.

Particularly important is the Piedi Speciali line, developed by Emanuela to offer elastic, conformable, and easily wearable footwear to people with comfort needs superior to those offered by a traditional shoe.

At Pli-Pla Calzature Milano, we select the Emanuela 655/601 because they meet very concrete needs: they are designed for those who have hard-to-fit feet, reduced mobility, or simply need an extremely soft, adaptable, and easy-to-wear shoe.

A particularly interesting model for the elderly and for periods of recovery or rehabilitation, with the added quality of 100% Made in Italy artisan production.