Oh Italian leather. Italian leather is some of the most sought after leather in all of Europe, and Florence is known for it's fantastic leather. If you walk down the side streets of Florence, you are bound to stumble across the San Lorenzo Florentine Leather Market. This market is essentially a bunch of tents set up all over the place.
All the vendors are yelling prices, haggling and trying to get the best deal. If you are smart, you haggle. Never settle for the first price they throw at you... EVER. Now I'm not saying be stingy, I'm saying haggle. If you manage to get a genuine leather boots down to a good price, BUY THEM!!!! That's one thing I regret. Those gorgeous Italian leather boots are tough to find in the states at a price a ramen-eating college student can afford! If you find something you like, buy it and try not to think about how light your wallet just became!
As with all markets around the world, be cautious with what you buy. If you are looking for the absolute best leather in all of Italy, these stalls aren't your cup of tea. Some stalls have great finds, while others maybe not so much.... I managed to escape the market with a beautiful purse for my grandmother and a wallet for my dad for about 60 euro! Good luck....
Lesson #63: Buy those gorgeous genuine Italian leather boots! (Regret the lack of money for food and transportation later....)
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