Madras is the ancient name of Indian city Chennai, with this hint, do you know where this brand is from? I am sorry, the answer will not be in your mind, it is Japan.
The company was founded in 1946, Venice. What? There is a city in Japan called Venice? No, it is the Venice, the Italian Venice.
Let me explain why it is a Japanese brand. Its parent company is Nippon Asia Shoe Company which was established in 1921. Madras was founded in 1946 by Valentino Piccolotto to make Deerskin shoes, and the deerskin was imported from Madras India, that is how the name came from.
Entering Japan market in 1965, and was acquired by Nippon Asia in 1984. Since then, only Japan market is focused and the international presence is vanished.
Both men and women shoes are made, and not all of them are stithced or welted.
Goodyear construction is main stream, and some are Blake. Classic models are made in Spain, and aggressive Japan as the Italy factory has ceased for many years.
Price is around 320 USD.
Let us check its models.
Remark
To be fair, the lasts are very Italian and not bad, but overall impression is not attractive.