In a world that prioritizes trends over tradition, Ace Marks is different. This brand isn’t following seasons—it’s building a legacy. Crafted by fourth-generation artisans in Italy and led by founder Paul Farago, Ace Marks is redefining men’s footwear with precision, purpose, and a philosophy that blends heritage with innovation.
Italian Craftsmanship That Tells a Story
Ace Marks shoes are made in the heart of Italy’s shoemaking capital by families who have been making luxury footwear for generations. The leather is full-grain calfskin, hand-selected, hand-dyed, and hand-burnished, with meticulous attention paid to cutting and stitching.
Paul’s mission was simple but bold: to give men access to authentic Italian luxury without retail markups and without compromising on the details that make great shoes great. Every pair of Ace Marks is the result of that mission—meant to last, meant to be worn, and meant to be noticed.
Designed With Purpose, Built for Comfort
Paul knew a truth that most luxury brands forget—if a shoe isn’t comfortable, it won’t be worn, no matter how beautiful. That’s why Ace Marks reengineered the classic dress shoe from the inside out.
Expect leather linings, cushioned insoles, a Blake Flex construction for added durability, and soles that flex with your foot. Whether you choose a cap-toe oxford for the office, a double monk strap for the evening, or a sleek loafer for your next event, the fit is designed to feel like a second skin from the first step. No break-in period. No stiff arches. Just confidence.
A New Model for Modern Luxury
Ace Marks flipped the traditional luxury model. Instead of selling through third-party retailers, the brand went direct to consumers, giving customers access to shoes that are often made in the same Italian factories as top-tier heritage brands but without the markup.
This allows Ace Marks to focus on small batch production, ethical sourcing, and continuous design innovation, all while keeping the price in line with value, not just a brand name. It also gave Paul the ability to introduce initiatives that reflect the brand’s values—like the buy-back program that donates gently used shoes to help men get back into the workforce.
A Collection That Matches Every Chapter of Your Life
Ace Marks isn’t a one-size-fits-all brand. Its collection includes refined classics like oxfords and derbies, modern silhouettes like Chelsea boots and whole cut dress shoes, and even hand-painted sneakers that bring Italian style into everyday wear.
Each pair is available in a range of vibrant patinas—burnished cognac, deep navy, rich merlot—that are hand-applied, so no two pairs are the same. The designs walk the line between timeless and contemporary so that you can wear them with tailored suits and relaxed separates.
The Man Behind the Brand
Paul Farago didn’t enter the fashion world to create another shoe brand. He entered it to challenge the rules. After years in the family shoe business , he realized the gap between price and product in men’s dress shoes. Why should something cost $600-$800 just because of a logo?
So he built Ace Marks around the values he believed were missing: transparency, craftsmanship, and direct access to luxury. Today, Paul is still deeply involved in every design decision, production detail, and customer experience. His philosophy? Great shoes should feel personal—not transactional.
A Community of Style Leaders
From entrepreneurs and grooms to creatives and professionals, Ace Marks has a following of men who know style starts from the ground up. These are men who care about quality, value integrity, and want their wardrobe to reflect who they are—not who a brand tells them to be.
The brand’s Instagram feed isn’t full of influencers—it’s full of real customers styling real looks. It’s proof that great design doesn’t need hype to be relevant. It just needs to deliver.
Where It’s Headed
While Ace Marks started with dress shoes, it’s not stopping there. With growing demand and a loyal customer base, the brand is expanding into hybrid casual footwear, travel-ready sneakers, and leather accessories—all made in Italy.
But the vision remains the same. As Paul Farago says, “Luxury should never be exclusive to a few. It should be accessible, wearable, and real.” That’s the quiet force driving Ace Marks into the future, one pair at a time.
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