In Venice, Italy, a city built for endless walking, a determined young woman named Daniela Ghezzo has mastered the rare art of simultaneously beautifying and comforting the human foot.

"The Soul of the Italian Shoe", written by Erla Zwingle, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly,  a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the  architecture of excellence. You can find many more stories, videos,  audio recordings, and resources on our site.

Written by ERLA ZWINGLE

Introduction by SUMMER BROWN

Narrated by DINAH BERKELEY

Produced by LARRY ROSEN

Music by MIKE SNOWDEN of “The Cigar Box Guitar Maker”