The short answer. ATP Atelier boots come in eleven families at Coveti, from the 12 cm Melfi ankle boot to the 44 cm Erve and Sarconi knee highs. Every leather pair is handmade in Italy with a leather lining. The exception is the Verbania rubber boot from the Tretorn collaboration, which is designed in Sweden and not made in Italy. All of them run true to size, in EU 35 to 42 for the leather styles and EU 36 to 42 for the Verbania.
Autumn is when this part of the ATP Atelier range earns its place. The house, founded in Stockholm in 2011 by Maj-La Pizzelli and Jonas Clason, gives its boots the same clean Scandinavian line as everything else it makes. What changes from family to family is the height of the shaft and the heel, so that is how this guide is organised.
The boot families at a glance
| Family | Shaft | Heel | Leathers | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melfi | 12 cm | 3.5 cm | Shiny nappa leather | Black, Grumello |
| Nemoli | 14 cm | 3.5 cm | Calf leather, suede | Black, Walnut |
| Trino | 14 cm | 5.5 cm | Calf leather | Black |
| Praia | 15 cm | 5.5 cm | Nappa leather, suede | Black, Walnut |
| Miola | 15 cm | 6.5 cm | Calf leather | Black, Cannella |
| Feltre | 16 cm | Not listed | Calf leather | Black, Walnut |
| Sirone | 21 cm | Not listed | Calf leather | Black |
| Cerone | 22 cm | 5.5 cm | Stretch suede | Black, Peltro, Walnut |
| Verbania (ATP x Tretorn) | 39 cm | Not listed | Moulded rubber | Black |
| Erve | 44 cm | 1 cm | Calf leather | Black |
| Sarconi | 44 cm | 6.5 cm | Calf leather | Black, Cannella |
Every leather boot has a leather lining. The Verbania has a textile lining.
Ankle boots
Five families stop at the ankle, with shafts of 12 cm to 15 cm. The heel is what separates them.
Melfi and Nemoli, on a 3.5 cm heel
The Melfi is the shortest boot in the range, a 12 cm shaft in shiny nappa leather, in Black and Grumello. The shine makes it the dressier of the two. The Nemoli rises to 14 cm and comes in black calf leather and in Walnut suede. For one ankle boot to wear every day, this is it.
Trino and Praia, on a 5.5 cm heel
The Trino is black calf leather only, on a 14 cm shaft. The Praia goes a centimetre higher in the shaft and comes in black nappa and Walnut suede. Both sit well under a straight trouser.
Miola, on a 6.5 cm heel
The Miola has the highest heel of the ankle boots, at 6.5 cm, on a 15 cm shaft in calf leather. It comes in Black and Cannella, and the Cannella suits an autumn wardrobe of camel and denim.
Mid-height boots
Three families sit between the ankle and the knee. The Feltre has a 16 cm shaft in calf leather, in Black and Walnut. The Sirone goes to 21 cm, in black calf. The Cerone reaches 22 cm on a 5.5 cm heel and is the only boot cut from stretch suede, in Black, Peltro and Walnut. Stretch suede follows the leg closely, so the Cerone is the one to try under a midi skirt.
Knee high boots
Two families go to the knee, both in calf leather on a 44 cm shaft. The Erve stays almost flat, on a 1 cm heel, and comes in black. The Sarconi rises to a 6.5 cm heel and comes in Black and Cannella. Choose the Erve for walking and for slim trousers tucked in. Choose the Sarconi when you want the extra height under a skirt.
The Verbania rubber boot
The Verbania is the odd one out. It comes from the ATP Atelier collaboration with Tretorn, and it is designed in Sweden and not made in Italy. It is moulded rubber with a textile lining on a 39 cm shaft, in black, and sizes start at EU 36. This is the boot for wet pavements, and it spares the leather pairs the worst of the weather.
How to choose
Ankle versus knee high
Ankle boots work with straight and wide trousers, with jeans and with anything cropped above the ankle. Knee highs come into their own with skirts and dresses at the knee and below, and with slim trousers tucked in. If you can only have one pair this autumn, the ankle boot will see more wear.
Flat versus heel
The flattest boot in the range is the Erve, on 1 cm. The 3.5 cm heels on the Melfi and Nemoli are low enough for a full day of errands. The 5.5 cm and 6.5 cm heels on the Trino, Praia, Cerone, Miola and Sarconi give more lift while staying easy to walk in.
Sizing
Every ATP Atelier boot runs true to size. The leather boots are cut on an Italian last in EU 35 to 42, so take your usual European size. The Verbania runs from EU 36 to 42. Measure your foot at the end of the day, in the socks you plan to wear with the boots. If you fall between sizes on a closed boot, take the larger size: leather relaxes a little across the width with wear, but it does not gain length. If tall boots are usually snug across your calf, the stretch suede Cerone gives more than the calf leather Erve and Sarconi. The full conversion table is in the ATP Atelier shoe size guide.
Caring for leather boots
Put boot shapers in the knee highs between wears so the shaft does not crease at the ankle. Brush suede with a suede brush after each outing, and treat it with a protective spray before the first wet day. Give calf and nappa a neutral leather cream a few times a season. If a pair gets wet, stuff it with paper and let it dry slowly, away from radiators. Rest each pair for a day between wears so the lining can dry out. The Verbania needs only a rinse and a wipe. Browse every style on the boots page and the ATP Atelier brand page.
Frequently asked questions
Does ATP Atelier make knee high boots?
Yes. The Erve and the Sarconi are both calf leather on a 44 cm shaft. The Erve sits on a 1 cm heel, and the Sarconi on a 6.5 cm heel.
Which ATP Atelier ankle boot has the lowest heel?
The Melfi and the Nemoli, both on a 3.5 cm heel. The Melfi has a 12 cm shaft in shiny nappa leather, and the Nemoli a 14 cm shaft in calf leather and suede.
Do ATP Atelier boots run true to size?
Yes. Take your usual European size. The leather boots run from EU 35 to 42, and the Verbania rubber boot from EU 36 to 42.
Where are ATP Atelier boots made?
The leather boots are handmade in Italy, by small family workshops in Tuscany. The Verbania rubber boot from the Tretorn collaboration is designed in Sweden and is not made in Italy.
Which ATP Atelier boot is best for rain?
The Verbania, in moulded rubber on a 39 cm shaft. Keep the suede pairs for dry days, and protect them with a suede spray before the weather turns.
What colours do ATP Atelier boots come in?
Black runs through every family. Walnut appears on the Feltre, Nemoli, Praia and Cerone, Cannella on the Miola and Sarconi, Grumello on the Melfi and Peltro on the Cerone.
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