Came here to check out the leather products and their products are cool, vibrant, and comfortable. I tried a leather jacket, i believe it was made with lamb, and it was smooth, comfortable, and lightweight. The design and colour were on spot. The customer support was exceptional and helpful. They brought me many sizes, colors and provided lots of good suggestions and feedback. I was very happy with the experience overall. Definitely come back here in the future : ) read more

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We were on the hunt for a leather belt and this place came up as an option. The best part about it is undoubtedly the vibe-it's just a really cool place. Vibrant colors, hip crowd, super friendly workers. Ben's story and the name of the store is super interesting and obviously inspired. We ended up getting a belt made which turned out nicely (picked out our own clasp, also) and was done pretty timely. There were a lot of other very appealing items (shoes, jackets), as well. Definitely happy we chose to stop here. read more

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Benheart Firenze - Via Calzaiuoli has the absolute BEST customer service in FLORENCE. No I think in ITALY. Okay maybe all of EUROPE!! Really! To be greeted with such warm, friendly and inviting smiles as we were by the staff today of the two sweetest young women, Elisa & Lolita. This is such a rare occurrence nowadays all across the world. Trust me, I know. My husband and I are retired and full-time world travelers in our 5th year now. We are from Ventura California USA. The point being, we are all over this planet and know when we feel we are being treated with genuine kindness and compassion. Yes, we were treated this way today (26.10.2022) twice - at BENHEART Firenze on Via Calzaiuoli! BENHEART is like finding a shiny bright diamond among a huge pile of ugly rocks in Florence - or in other words an amazing artisan store with real handmade leather items right here in Italy, where there seems to be an overwhelming amount of leather goods of the type of quality you don't want to write 5 star reviews about. BENHEART handcrafts all there goods, including custom orders! Tell them what you want, they can make it! We came back twice today as I was trying to make a decision. Elisa & Lolita were still in the store in the early evening as was Vito. Again, BENHEART has another gem right here with Vito! The ladies were not alone in their wonderful customer service. Vito was up there in that top tier of offering great customer service and making my husband and I feel like long time customers - and old friends. We had a great time visiting with him. I ended up not buying today as I was indecisive about which jacket I wanted. I was set on the CHADY Limited in a gorgeous royal blue color, the softest leather you could ever want to feel, let alone wear! The styling was so fun with an edgy offset diagonal zipper and cuffs. But I started thinking of a custom color jacket and Vito offered some thoughts to go with my ideas. In the end, though I did not purchase today after these two visits and another visit three weeks ago, I feel I will in the future. But that doesn't at all discount what I wanted to point out here in this review. And the number one reason I would return. AMAZING customer service along with INCREDIBLY beautiful and quality goods. For REAL artisan and many one of a kind Italian leather goods, please do not hesitate visiting BENHEART Firenze - Via Calzaiuoli! And on a side note, seeing the photo on their wall of our BEST USA President ever in BENHEART, now knowing President Obama wears a BENHEART leather jacket simply elevated this store to a status that is definitely over the top!! read more

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Incredible leather products & shopping experience in the heart of Florence. Some of the most intricate and beautifully made leather shoes I've ever seen. Our shopping experience was wonderful. Everyone in the store was friendly, engaging and nice to be around. The ability to customize any piece by branding your initials is a super cool addition. Their leather jackets are très chic with a broad range of colors and styles. Prices are great for the level of service and quality of leather and the styles. Would recommend stopping in on your next trip to Florence! read more

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Great customer service while in the Florence store. I purchased 3 pairs of leather shoes with the zipper on the sides. One pair constantly come apart at the bottom when zipped up. I can't get anyone to respond to me, left three messages by email and phone. I even call the the Beverly Hills store, nothing..... Unclear what the return/exchange policy is, beware....... read more

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This is a very cool store with amazing leather goods. I got me and my brother a belt here and have no buyer's remorse whatsoever. It was so cool that the sales lady literally made his belt right there! I picked out the leather strap, buckle and she SEWED and punched the holes it right there! It was so cool! She was very knowledgeable and the staff had a really fun chemistry. A great experience! read more

The staff were friendly and helped me customize a belt. It's a nice place to check out leather goods.

While recently visiting Firenze, I stumbled upon Benheart. The store literally stopped me in my tracks--all their offerings were stunning! Art pieces, really. Super quality and just gorgeous leather goods. I bought 2 pairs of beautiful shoes and could not wait to put them on my feet. The staff here is incredible. They are friendly, knowledgeable, very happy, extremely helpful and very easy on the eyes. My only regret is not getting the leather jacket they suggested. I look forward to my next visit to Italy so I can load up on more Benheart items. read more

I had a wonderful shopping experience in the Firenze store. Lara was patient and wonderful showing me jacket after jacket until I found THE jacket. steer clear of the market/street vendors for quality and a great experience! read more

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Simply the Best! If you are in the market for excellent quality and service this is the place. You'll feel like you're family shopping here!

I don't bother writing reviews unless I have an exceptional experience, both good or bad. This is the former. While on a trip to Rome (which happened to fall on me and my wife's 18th anniversary) we took a day trip to Florence. Knowing that Florence is notorious for its leather goods, I did some googling the night before to see if I could find a few stores that weren't hawking the usual crap sold at every single street market on every corner. I happened on a great article about Benheart that left me with a strong desire to check it out. We found the shop easily enough, and as soon as I walked in I knew it was a special place. The decor, layout, smell, and overall feel told me I would be walking away with something cool. Now, unlike every other shop we visited while in Italy, we had a very friendly staff member approach us and in a very un-forced way and who started chatting us up. He encouraged us to look around and as we were trying jackets on, he would give us bits of info about the company and products. I rarely need convincing once I find something I like, but he did a great job telling my often-uncertain wife how certain jackets worked well with her build and overall made her feel comfortable about making a purchase that was outside her comfort zone. Ultimately he offered us a good discount for buying two jackets, and also advised us about the VAT refund we could get at the airport (a painless experience BTW). As we were checking out, another employee from the other shop across town told us that if we followed him back to the other (larger) shop, he would stamp our initials on the jackets. That sounded like a cherry on top of an already great experience, so we headed over. Once there, and they started stamping my jacket, my wife spotted another jacket that she liked a little more than the original one she had bought. The guys were totally supportive and swapped it out no problem. They stamped hers next and sent us out of there feeling like rock stars. I can honestly say this is one of my top 5 favorite shopping experiences ever. Just wonderful from start to finish. The jackets themselves are absolutely beautiful and feel more like wearing a perfect fitting shirt than a big bulky jacket. We both wore them for the whole next day walking around Rome and despite weather that flipped between rain and sun, we never once took them off and even wore them to a fairly fancy dinner function later that night. We got compliments galore from other people all day long. So yeah...if you want to purchase an original, authentic, handcrafted leather product from people that take pride in what they're selling, make Benheart a priority if you're in Florence or Rome. Can't wait till they open their shop in LA and I can visit on a regular basis. read more

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My wife and I visit Italy from Venice to Palermo this summer 2023. In Venice I purchased a pair of Benheart boots RUGGERI H490. The boots are awesome, but Ben is actually an amazing human being. I had some issues with the tax-free company Banheart uses for duty free purchases. After Ben hearing from his manager at the Venice Benheart store about my situation, Ben himself contact me in Miami Florida by phone and spoke with me and within two days my issue was resolve by Ben Heart himself. That is what you call customer service and leadership by example! read more

I usually don't write Yelp reviews, but places like these make me reconsider my actions. My family and I were lucky enough to visit the beautiful city of Florence in Italy. And of course, the city is well renowned for their top-quality leather. Our local friend from Florence mentioned that the #1 recommendation for top-quality leather is in Benheart. They were 100% correct. Our first impression for this place was that it was very clean, cozy, and most importantly, friendly. That's something that the other shops in Florence were missing. We browsed around the store and tried out different products from the jackets to shoes. The customer service from Marvin was something that you would never find anywhere else. He was very welcoming, friendly, and clearly had a lot of patience. There were genuine opinions and feedback on the things I would pick and out and ultimately helped me choose a beautiful pair of leather high-top sneakers. He was even kind enough to personalize it with my initials. These are probably the best sneakers I've picked out in my life. You are paying for the QUALITY, not only the brand. You do not want to miss a visit to Benheart when coming to Florence. read more

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I went to Benheart to find a leather jacket. When you walk in there's a few racks of shoes and jackets to see, and when you speak to an attendant they bring out a variety of options based on what you're looking for. They're very attentive and kind and assist you in trying on various styles until you find what you like; if you don't see exactly what you want, they can also make jackets specifically for you in the color/style you want with fast turnaround (although that does add to the cost). As icing on the cake, they'll also emboss your initials onto your jacket for no extra charge! read more

I have purchased handmade shoes before and did not have a problem with toe shapes or colour being slightly different on the same pair. In addition to the toe and colour being off, they also had splotches and scratches, details that shouldn't be ignored just because these are "handmade." Poor quality control in that aspect. On a positive note, the belts were very nice and worth the price. I would not buy shoes from this brand again though. read more

The leather products at Benheart are the best by far in Florence. Do not buy a leather jacket, shoes or belts anywhere else!! The staff are friendly and super helpful. read more

I don't usually write Yelp reviews, but felt compelled to do so after an amazing experience in both the Florence store with Marco, and the Siena store (with a different Marco - though it turns out they're friends with each other). I'd been reading reviews of "real" Italian leather stores, and was attracted to Benheart because of its upstart and modern reputation. I walked in prepared to feel how I do in all high-end stores: as if I were imposing on the staff, ignored, and lost to my own devices. This was decidedly not my experience at Benheart. I have a hard body to fit - I'm tall, curvy and while generally in good shape, the pandemic has added a few pounds over the past 18 months. I'm attracted to unisex and genderfluid clothing, and after wandering the store looking at styles, found a gorgeous lambskin jacket that was exactly what I imagined in my mind... Except it was completely a men's cut, and therefore couldn't fit my waist. Marco had been helping me with sizing, and after it was clear nothing in the style would fit, I was prepared to let it go. Instead, he offered not only to facilitate a custom measurement and styling for me, but made sure it could be delivered to where our family was staying in Tuscany. He was methodical, friendly, kind, and most of all, open and warm throughout the entire time in the store. The jacket arrived today, it fits perfectly, and I've never had a finer piece of leather clothing. Kudos to Marco for the amazing experience, and gratitude to Ben for shaking up the Italian leather scene with his designs, stores, and customer service ethos. Just to put a cherry on top of this entire experience, I also wandered into the smaller store in Siena, and met the other Marco who works there. I happened to find a beautiful belt and buckle, which he assembled for me on site, together. It was clear from how he worked that he was passionate about leather, and added a few details in stitching that made the piece visually stronger and tied it together. Friendly, kind, fun, and open was the entire experience. Thank you! I have family in Italy, and I will make it a point to return to Benheart during my future visits. read more

I had high hopes when I stopped by the store in Florence and saw the beautiful leather jackets. They didn't have my size, but promised to custom-make the one I wanted and ship it to me. The jacket arrived on time and was indeed beautiful, BUT it was at least two sizes too small! So disappointed! read more

Bought a pair of shoes there today. The customer service and quality of the shoes were impeccable. The price of the shoes are "not cheap" but are made extremely well and you get what you pay for. Look forward to wearing them when I get back to the states. read more

Great leather store in Florence. They are the real deal, using only genuine Florentine leather locally sourced and made locally. Shopping was fun without the high pressure of many of the other leather shops in the more central tourist areas. The prices are reasonable for the high quality products you are getting. We bought two Lea the jackets, a belt and several pairs of shoes. They even personalized the products with our initials! read more

UPDATED: Visited for the second time last week. Same exceptional service. No change. Same great quality. Excellent.

Highest quality lather you will find in Florence. Marvin was extremely helpful in helping me make decisions.

Love my new handmade bison sneakers. They make me look cooler than you could possibly imagine. Great hanging out with the staff here, Benheart captures the essence of fun, global Florentine style. They'll emboss your initials on the goods for a further touch of personalization. Love it. read more

I got an incredible leather jacket in their Rome store. The jacket is ultra high quality and the service top notch. You know you are getting the ultimate and craftsmanship at authenticity. I wouldn't go anywhere else read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. Beautiful and unique selection of shoes, bags, and jackets. The customer service was beyond any other store I experienced in Italy. Salesperson was friendly, gave us space, and also shared suggestions when we asked about what would work best. Was wonderful to be welcomed into a store where there was clearly both passion and skill at every level of the establishment. If I come back to Florence, this store will be on my list of places to visit again! Do yourself a favor and go! read more

Great products but make sure you don't have any issues with the size or you will have problems exchanging. I visited the location on Via Della Vigna and the manager made a beautiful belt for my fiance and I also bought some shoes in a size 9. I asked if there was any problems with these if I could exchange them for another size and he said there would be no problem. He also mentioned they are opening a Beverly Hills location and I would be able to exchange there once it opened in November. That gave me some relief. Well when I messaged them on Instagram I was told the U.S. store does not have an E.T.A. and that it is not their problem that I picked the wrong size and that I have to pay for shipping both ways which would be about $160 which is the cost of the shoes, so now I am stuck with shoes that can't be exchanged or returned. It is really a bummer. He really liked them and we also wanted to get another belt made but with this type of customer service, I don't think I am going to chance it. Words of Caution. Make sure you get the exact right size and if you are not sure, don't buy if you are not sure and don't live in Italy. read more

Fabulous service and gorgeous leather goods! Visited Florence store at the end of April and the staff could not have been more patient and helpful. (I'm horrible with names :(- but the gentleman might have been part owner?) He was the kindest, most helpful salesperson ever! I didn't purchase anything the first time in the store, but asked if they would hold the boots I was interested in for two days. We left and never felt pressured to buy anything, even after we spent almost an hour in the store. When we asked about ordering online, they were kind and wrote all the information we'd need. When I returned two days later, I couldn't have been more impressed. Lara remembered my name, which was a very pleasant surprise for a busy city store. They had actually put the boots on hold for me. Again, they were so accommodating - so I actually bought the bag I loved too LOL. This wonderful man gave me a video tutorial on laces and did all the paperwork for tax purposes for the US. THANK YOU AGAIN - fino al nostro prossimo incontro:) Stacey read more

Great Custom made leather shoes, jackets. Best leather tennis shoes. Right around the corner from the fame statute of David (the real one is inside). Benheart is awesome. read more