The Woven Slide Mule in Hand-Woven Cognac Italian Leather
The Woven Slide Mule is a slip-on made from hand-woven Italian cognac leather, with a wide woven vamp across the foot. A 30mm stacked heel and an open back give it height and ease in equal measure, while the basket-weave pattern adds textural depth.
The Woven Slide Mule is an open-back slip-on built on a wide vamp of hand-woven cognac Italian leather, set on a 30mm stacked heel. The basket-weave pattern gives the surface depth, and the slide design keeps summer styling effortless.
Why It Works
The hand-woven basket-weave vamp is the reason this mule works: it turns a simple slide into a surface with depth and shadow, so it looks considered with very little styling. Cognac leather keeps the palette warm and easy to wear, and the wide vamp holds the foot securely without a back. A 30mm stacked heel raises you just enough to change the posture of a look while staying comfortable, and the open back makes it genuinely slip-on. It is a warm-weather shoe that needs no effort to finish an outfit. To see it against other mules, use the comparison, and read the buyer’s guide before you choose. For availability, head to the inquiry form.
Key Features
- Hand-woven cognac Italian leather upper
- Basket-weave pattern
- 30mm stacked heel
- Open-back mule silhouette
The Craft
The vamp is woven by hand, following the same house standard of full-grain Italian leather cut and assembled in a Tuscan workshop. The basket-weave is worked as a continuous pattern across the vamp, and the stacked heel gives the silhouette a grounded base.
Styling
Warm-weather dressing made simple: linen, white cotton or a long sundress, with the cognac leather doing the grounding. Wear it straight from the beach to lunch without changing shoes. Alongside the Chain Loafer and the Embellished Mule Flat, it makes an easy warm-weather rotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wholesale, MOQ, private label & OEM/ODM inquiries answered.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?+
- SOOS brand stock styles: 300 pairs per style; mixed sizes within the same series are welcome (suggested ratio 36:37:38:39:40:41:42 = 2:3:3:3:2:2:1).
- Fully custom / private label styles: 500 pairs per style, depending on last development and craft complexity.
- Mixed orders: stock styles can be combined; custom styles are usually ordered per style.
- Trial orders below MOQ: small-batch trial production available - ask our sales team.
Do you offer OEM / ODM private label production?+
Yes - we are a full-service Italian shoe manufacturer offering OEM and ODM for private label brands, across four customization dimensions:
- Branding: logo hot-stamping / embossing, custom shoeboxes, hang tags, dust bags (full VI).
- Color: leather color cards, Pantone matching or physical sample matching.
- Design: modify existing styles, or develop brand-new lasts and patterns.
- Materials: uppers (full-grain calfskin / sheepskin / exotic skins), linings, soles (leather / rubber / combination).
How does the sampling process work?+
- Brief your needs, select leather, receive a proposal, then paid sampling.
- Sample approval leads to signed-sample bulk production.
- Sampling takes approximately 3-10 working days.
- The sample fee is deducted from your bulk order.
How do you price bulk orders? Are there tiered discounts?+
We operate on inquiry-based pricing - final unit price depends on style complexity, leather grade, order volume, and lead time.
- Tiered discount: orders of 2,000+ pairs receive 3% off (indicative, subject to formal quote).
- Annual framework agreements available for repeat buyers to lock unit prices and reserved capacity.
- Payment terms: typically 30% deposit + 70% before shipment (T/T and other methods); negotiable for large orders.
What is your production lead time?+
- Stock styles: approximately 3-5 weeks after order confirmation.
- Custom styles: about 2 weeks sampling plus 3-5 weeks production.
- Peak season (Aug-Oct): order at least 4 weeks ahead; rush orders can be evaluated (rush fees may apply).
- Shipping: EXW / FOB / courier - we can book freight or use your forwarder; global ports and airports.
What leather, certifications, and quality assurance do you provide?+
- Materials: full-grain genuine leather uppers (calfskin / sheepskin), genuine leather or microfiber linings; leather grade and origin documents available.
- Certifications: material certificates / third-party test reports for high-end positioning and import compliance.
- Quality control: 100% inspection before shipment; key operations (lasting, stitching, sole finishing) monitored throughout.
- Warranty: 12-month replacement / reshipment for non-human quality issues; bulk production matches the signed sample.
Can I order samples first?+
- Two options: existing style samples (for selection) or custom sampling (for your own design).
- Sample fee is refundable against bulk orders; 2 free revision rounds, additional rounds charged.
- Sample shipping: customer covers freight (DHL / UPS / your forwarder); deductible after order confirmation.
- Consistency guarantee: every bulk pair is checked against the signed sample - leather, color, and workmanship.
How do I contact your sales team?+
Contact our sales team through the inquiry form at https://soosheels.com/inquiry/ - we usually respond within 24 hours.