Saddle shoes womens made to your measurement handmade white leather navy suede Oxford lace ups | vintage shoes, gift for her

Saddle shoes have been around since the 1920s and they have never really gone away. They were a sports shoe, then a school shoe, then a dance shoe, then a fashion shoe. The two-tone design — a contrasting panel of leather across the instep — is so immediately recognisable that you know what you are looking at the moment you see it. These are handmade women's saddle shoes in white full-grain leather with a navy suede saddle panel, white flat laces, and a natural tan leather sole edge. Every pair is handmade to order in our family workshop in Sialkot, Pakistan, where skilled craftsmen have been producing leather footwear since 2009. Size: available in all sizes; please refer to the size chart in the image section. if you shoes us is in half inches, please add 0.5 more and choose the full size; example: your size is 6.5, please choose size 7 What You Are Getting Upper body: Full-grain smooth leather — bright clean white finish Saddle panel: Navy suede — the contrasting insert across the instep and vamp Laces: White flat laces — matching the white leather body Sole edge: Natural tan leather welt — visible from the side as a warm contrast strip between the white upper and the sole Sole: Leather sole with rubber heel cap for grip Heel: Low stacked leather heel — flat profile, comfortable for all-day wear Lining: Soft genuine leather throughout Insole: Cushioned leather insole with arch support Toe: Rounded — the traditional saddle shoe silhouette Construction: Hand-stitched throughout, made to order The Saddle Panel The saddle is the defining feature of this shoe. It is the shaped panel of contrasting leather — in this case, navy suede — that sits across the widest part of the shoe from one side to the other, covering the lace area and wrapping down toward the sole. On a well-made saddle shoe, the saddle is stitched with a perforated edge detail along its upper border, which you can see in the photos. This perforation is decorative but it is also how you identify a properly finished saddle shoe — the detail work around the saddle seam is what separates a handmade pair from a mass-produced one. The combination of white leather and navy suede is the original colourway. It is the combination that Wallis Simpson wore, that Marilyn Monroe wore, and that has been photographed on every type of woman from prep school students to jazz musicians. It works because white and navy is one of the most universally flattering contrasts in fashion — it reads as crisp, clean, and deliberate without being complicated. How to Wear Them White leather saddle shoes in navy and white work across a wider range of outfits than most people expect from a vintage-inspired shoe. With cuffed indigo or navy jeans and a white shirt or striped top: this is the most natural combination. The navy saddle panel connects directly to the denim and the white leather lifts the whole outfit. Cuffing the jeans to show the ankle makes the shoe the focal point. With a midi skirt or tea dress: the saddle shoe is a flat, lace-up shoe that sits perfectly with feminine silhouettes. A floral or checked midi dress with white saddle shoes is a complete outfit that requires no further thought. With wide-leg trousers in cream, navy, or white: the shoe peeks out at the hem and the navy-white combination threads through the whole look. With cropped chinos or tailored shorts: preppy and deliberate. The saddle shoe belongs in this register — it is the shoe that makes a simple outfit look considered. These are oxford lace-up shoes for women that sit between casual and smart. They are flat, comfortable, and genuinely versatile — easier to wear than most vintage-style shoes because the white and navy combination goes with so many things. Sizing and Fit Available from EU 35 through EU 44 (US 4.5 through US 13). These shoes run true to size. For an exact fit, stand on paper in socks, trace your foot, and measure heel to longest toe in centimetres. Send us that number and we will confirm your size before we start making. If you are between sizes, size up — the leather lining will mould to your foot over the first few wears and a shoe that starts slightly loose will fit better than one that starts tight. Customisation We make these shoes in many colour combinations. The saddle panel can be made in black leather, burgundy, tan, red, brown, or any colour you choose. The body can remain white or be made in cream, off-white, or ivory. The laces can be changed to match the saddle. Message us with your colour combination before ordering. We also offer a version with a black and white colourway for a more formal look, and a tan-and-white combination for a warmer, vintage feel. Wide-fit is available on request. Care White leather requires more attention than dark leather but it is straightforward to maintain. Wipe down with a clean damp cloth after wear — the sooner you clean a mark, the easier it comes off. A specialist white leather cleaner or a very small amount of white shoe cream restores the brightness when needed. Do not use dark-coloured polish near the white leather. The navy suede saddle panel should be brushed with a suede brush to maintain the nap. Keep it away from water — if the suede gets wet, let it dry naturally and then brush it back into shape. A suede protector spray applied before first wear is the single most useful thing you can do for this shoe. The natural tan sole edge can be touched up with a tan edge dressing if it scuffs over time. Shipping and Processing Processing time is EIGHT to TEN business days. Every pair is handmade to order and inspected before packing. We ship worldwide using DHL or FedEx with full tracking from dispatch. Rush orders are available — message us before purchasing if you have a deadline. ArabianTrove — family workshop in Sialkot, Pakistan since 2009. Reply within one hour, seven days a week.