In the early 1900s, young Vincenzo Parisi left his family from malaria-ravaged Puglia to seek better opportunities in the poor, rural provinces of southern Italy. Unlike many who dreamed and pursued the American dream at the time, Vincenzo's journey began as a shoemaker in Genoa. It was then that he made his first and only pair of leather shoes, which remained until the last days of his life. Eventually, after various maintenance, the shoes lost their original appearance. However, her soul remains intact throughout.