Details
Size & Fit
Sustainability
The Fermo is the ultimate everyday Chelsea boot. Handcrafted in Italy using a traditional Blake construction method, this Nero pair has a durable leather upper with comfortable elasticated side panels and heel tabs for easy on and off. The Koio PerformLug™ sole provides traction in wintry weather.
- Handmade in Tuscany, Italy
- Blake-stitched construction
- Constructed from LWG-certified Italian leather (Cow)
- Lined with LWG-certified Italian leather (Cow)
- Set on a stacked leather and rubber Koio PerformLug™ sole
- Tightly stitched for water resistance
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Fitted with a cushioned insole
- Fits true to size. Take your normal US size.
- Only available in full sizes. Go up to the nearest whole size if you wear a half size.
- Width D - Standard
- Chelsea boot construction, has a regular fit.
- We advise sizing up if you want to allow room for thick winter socks.
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Not sure of your size? Reach out to our team for a recommendation.
- Shaft height 5.5 in/ 14 cm
- Heel height 1.3 in/ 3.4 cm
- Please note that measurements may vary by size
- Product Measurements based on a size US 09
LWG-certified leather: This boot is made from leather that’s certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), meaning it’s responsibly tanned in a facility that safely and carefully manages emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste.
Shipping
Receive free ground shipping (3-5 business days) on all orders over $150. Read more about our shipping options here.
Returns/Exchanges
We accept returns and exchanges of most unworn and unused products within 14 days of delivery. Returns have a $9.95 shipping label fee, which will be waived if you opt for a store credit refund. Items purchased with a discount may only be eligible for store credit or exchange.
International Orders
We accept returns on international orders within 14 days of delivery for unworn and unaltered items. A $25 shipping label fee applies for all international returns, along with additional deductions for the original shipping fees, duties, and taxes that are non-refundable.
Size Guide
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
25.6
26.4
27.3
28.1
29
29.8
30.7
31.5
32.4
33.2
10.1
10.4
10.7
11.1
11.4
11.7
12.1
12.4
12.8
13.1
We use standard US sizing on all styles.
How can we sell a $800 shoe for $365?
We cut out the middlemen.
Our Value
At Koio we’re striving to make the most valuable shoe on the market. For us, value doesn’t come from an outrageous ticket price; it comes from pairing ethics with the highest-quality Italian materials and craftsmanship to create the best shoe we can, and pricing it at a fair margin that allows us to do business sustainably.
Our Quality
Each of our shoes passes through the hands of 42 craftspeople at our manufacturer in Italy, using locally sourced premium leathers, suedes, and recycled materials. We’re creating footwear that’s matched only by the world’s most renown luxury brands in its dedication to quality. How do we know? Because we see their shoes being manufactured next to ours by the same craftspeople.
Don’t get us started on retailers. Italian leather shoes of comparable craftsmanship are sold for twice the price of Koios or more. When a luxury brand sells a shoe to a retailer, the retailer applies a markup of at least 100% to the wholesale price—the price that they are paying the luxury brand—in order to come up with the price that you are seeing in the store. When you buy a pair of $800 leather shoes through retail, at least half your money goes to the store location.
We get around the unnecessarily pricey world of traditional retail by selling the finest Italian leather shoes directly to you.
Here's to getting the best value for your money.

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