Story & heritage

Franco Sarto is grounded in shoemaking rather than runway myth: Caleres describes the namesake designer as a Venice cobbler from age 14 who opened his own design studio in his early twenties and brought Franco Sarto collections to America in 1990. That makes the brand's icons most legible as everyday shoes with intentional lines: Mary Janes, loafers, slingbacks, sandals and boots designed to be lived in.

The Senna is source-grounded by DSW, QVC, Nordstrom image listings and 2026 People coverage noting Katie Holmes wore the style. DSW describes it as a trend-right loafer with a chunky lugged sole, classic cut-away lip and metal bit accent.

Materials & craft

Caleres frames the brand around Italian heritage, simple design and new classics, with today's creative direction continuing that focus on art, form, sculpture and purpose in each sketch, heel shape and selected material.

DSW lists the Senna with a synthetic upper, slip-on construction, round moc toe, synthetic lining, 1.5-inch molded block heel and synthetic lug sole.

How to choose & style

Let Senna carry structured casual outfits: socks and a skirt, cropped denim, or relaxed trousers all benefit from the bit hardware and heavier sole.