Rive Gauche

Florence, Italy

3.1

12 reviews

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+39 055 213474
Address:
Via De' Guicciardini 31R, Florence, Firenze, 50125
Palazzo Pitti
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miVigna Nuova
0.3 miPescaia di Santa Rosa
0.3 miSan Frediano
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Today –
Local time (Florence) 19:50 Sunday, 8 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday –

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12 reviews of Rive Gauche

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Place rating: 5
San Mateo, CA
I bought a pair of boots from the owner in the fall of 1999. I wear them all of the time. They have stood up beautifully. I wish I had both two pairs, one brown and one black. The owner was wonderful to me. I also bought a pair of sandals. Very comfortable. The leather is wonderful. They have a website for those of us that can’t travel to Florence for boots. They do ship.
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
If you want to spend hundreds of euros while being berated by a grumpy storekeeper this place is for you. The shoes are nice enough but not so unique that it is worth putting up with the owner.
Place rating: 3
Oakland, CA
What a jerk he is. Tried to be friendly to no avail. I really wanted the boots I got but if he said one more rude thing with his face in mine (e.g. «Lady, if you worked here you wouldn’t last one year and I’ve been here 40!) I’d have walked out without spending a dime. But I tolerated it long enough to get what I wanted and get out of there. Really too bad the fine products are marred by a terrible shopping experience.
Place rating: 4
Montclair, NJ
I agree with the rest of the Unilocalers, this place isn’t the most inviting. I had peeked into Rive Gauche strolling around the south of the river while in Florence, and couldn’t help but notice the immense amount of leather shoes in the window shop. So naturally, I went inside to look if they had any styles that would spark my interest. I was on a little mission to purchase new leather sandals while in Italy, and behold I found a pair here.
The quality and designs at Rive Gauche are excellent, so I could see why the owner of this place is a little particular with patrons being in his store. It’s a small store with people constantly trying to get in. Thankfully for him, his staff (one man, one woman) are around to tame the boss and tend to the shoppers. They are a little particular just like the boss, but who came blame them (or maybe I just understand where they’re coming from).
I walked away with these beautiful Bordeaux colored sandals and my other half, loafers, the only one of its kind in the store considering the finish and the distressed look of the leather. My sandals were € 99, the loafers were € 109.
You really can’t be mad a prices. It’s high quality, real leather, beautifully designed, soft and flexible shoes (unlike to vendors near the shopping area north of the river). Soft and flexible — are the key words here!
Place rating: 4
Gilbert, AZ
I found this store to have some of the best quality handmade shoes in all of Italy. Yes, it’s true that the owner is a bit arrogant, how ever he is extremely passionate about his product. My wife and I spent some time in the store being educated by the owner, we each bought a pair of shoes and wish we had purchased more. My observation is that the owner was very informative and charming. He and his staff were only rude in response to arrogant and rude shoppers that were trying to beat him up for a better deal or looking for a discount. The prices are fair and the quality is deserving of the full asking price.
Place rating: 5
Apex, NC
My girlfriend and I both bought a pair of shoes there today. Owner and staff were great. Very funny and hospitable actually. Owner came across as being very knowledgeable and passionate, not rude at all. Shoes look and fit great. Highly recommend this place.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
I don’t care about the rudeness of the owner. He just says it like it is and has no patience with some customers. I bought a wonderful pair of shoes that fits like a glove and still looks brand new after two years. Highly recommended
Place rating: 1
Santa Rosa, CA
This shop owner is the rudest jerk you’ll ever meet. I had three pairs of shoes over € 500 worth at the register. He wouldn’t let me try a pair in the size I wanted– he refused because he said they were too big. It’s not what you want it’s what he wants. I left without buying anything. This guy needs medication.
Place rating: 1
Oakland, CA
After spending 190 euros on some shoes, the owner started being rude and started rushing us out of the store. I wish I never spent any money with them. I wanted to cause a ruckus in his store, but I kept calm and just walked away. Fucking bitches
Place rating: 3
Atlanta, GA
This place unfortunately has some of the most amazing shoes I saw in Florence. Amazing in that they have a huge variety of hand-​made, high quality leather styles that are truly unique and beauty. UNFORTUNATELY because the staff is aggressive, arrogant, and generally completely awful and unpleasant to be around. It was one of the worst customer retail experiences I’ve had, but I dealt with their snooty negative grossness because I wanted my shoes. Also, they don’t do detax.
Place rating: 1
Newport Beach, CA
This shop is extremely embarrassing. Their shoes seem like pretty decent however their customer service is extremely extremely hostile! Owner’s mind is way over cynical. I walked in and asked him 2 different pairs to try in size 37. All of sudden he asked me to try on different style model in 37 from display model. So I asked him I want to try actual 2 models in size 37 which I previous asked him. (Hello, Grandpa we are willing to buy shoes, not your socks!) He was keep telling me to try different model in size 37 and if I Like Size 37 … He Will Bring Out Size 37 For The Model I wanted for purchase. Such a ridiculous customer service!!! I do not know how great their shoes are, but Rive Gauche people you have to keep in mind you are doing business in main stream spot in firenze, there must be lots lots travelers all around the world. U guys really need to learn and study about right attitude towards customers.
Place rating: 4
Lakeland, FL
Rive gauche carries beautiful loafers and flats with excellent leather quality, the owner speaks moderate English, he’s a cynical old man but harmless, and quite honest. We spent about an hour in his store, and walked out with 4 pairs of loafers and flats. Average price are around 90 Euros for women, and 110 Euros for men. Highly recommended.