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Looks Familiar. Feels Just Right.

Everything you love about the original, without the nameplate markup. This is the classic two-strap sandal — contoured footbed, real cork, smooth leather — made to wear every day and built to last.

• Iconic two-strap design with adjustable buckles
• Mold-to-your-foot cork-latex footbed
• Real leather upper with soft backing
• Deep heel cup + raised toe bar = natural support
• Durable EVA sole for everyday wear

Design

Contoured Footbed
The signature detail. With arch support, a deep heel cup, and raised toe bar, this footbed encourages healthy alignment and a natural gait.

Two-Strap Versatility
Timeless and unisex. The dual straps keep your foot locked in without feeling restricted, and the silhouette goes with everything from shorts to denim.

Custom Fit, No Fuss
Buckle both straps to fit high arches, narrow feet, or just how tight you want them that day. Set them once and slip in and out.

Breaks In, Never Breaks Down
The cork-latex core compresses with use but bounces back between wears. Combined with a sturdy sole and quality materials, it’s built to handle years of daily wear.

Materials

Cork-Latex Footbed
Molds to your foot over time, providing personalized arch support and weight distribution that gets better with every step.

Leather Straps
Made with smooth, full-grain leather that softens as you wear it. Structured yet flexible — no break-in battles.

Adjustable Buckles
Metal hardware for a secure fit. Rust-resistant, wear-resistant, and subtly matte.

EVA Outsole
Lightweight, shock-absorbing sole adds grip and bounce. Perfect for pavement, beach paths, or long airport walks.

Size Guide

Fit Note:
The Leather Sandal runs true to size and is available in full European sizes only. If you typically wear a half-size, we recommend sizing up. To ensure the best fit, double-check the footbed length that corresponds with your EU size.

EU Size 36
US Men's: 4.5
US Women's: 5.5
Foot Length: 9.06"

EU Size 37
US Men's: 5
US Women's: 6
Foot Length: 9.25"

EU Size 38
US Men's: 6
US Women's: 7
Foot Length: 9.45"

EU Size 39
US Men's: 7
US Women's: 8.5
Foot Length: 9.65"

EU Size 40
US Men's: 7.5
US Women's: 9
Foot Length: 9.84"

EU Size 41
US Men's: 8
US Women's: 9.5
Foot Length: 10.04"

EU Size 42
US Men's: 9
US Women's: 10
Foot Length: 10.24"

EU Size 43
US Men's: 10
US Women's: 10.5
Foot Length: 10.43"

EU Size 44
US Men's: 10.5
US Women's: 11
Foot Length: 10.63"

EU Size 45
US Men's: 11
US Women's: 12.5
Foot Length: 10.83"

EU Size 46
US Men's: 12
US Women's: 13.5
Foot Length: 11.02"

Questions About The Leather Sandals

How long until I receive my order?

The Leather Sandals arrives approximately from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Leather Sandals can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Leather Sandals ships within of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

I have another question

Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Leather Sandals ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.