MARNI
Lambskin Strips Mules
These Marni Lambskin Strips Mules are backless, closed-toe slip-on shoes for women. They feature an upper made of narrow, glossy lambskin strips, a leather footbed and lining, and a textured rubber outer sole. The product is made in Italy (model SBMR007600P4574) and includes two signature dust bags.
- Material
- Lambskin upper, leather footbed and lining, textured rubber outer sole
- Style
- minimal, bohemian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Sleek mules with juxtaposed lambskin strips, featuring a glossy finish and leather interior, crafted in Italy.
Glossy lambskin upper, leather footbed and lining, textured rubber sole, includes dust bags.
- Material
- Lambskin upper, leather footbed and lining, textured rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- minimal, bohemian
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Lambskin upper with glossy finish
- Juxtaposed leather strips for textured touch
- Leather footbed and lining for comfort
- Textured rubber outer sole for traction
- Includes two signature dust bags
- Made in Italy with premium craftsmanship
- Minimalist open-toe mule silhouette
- Italian luxury label Marni
Product Insights
MARNI's Lambskin Strips Mules offer a distinctive style with a textured strip upper that remains visible under wide-leg trousers and pairs well with cut-off shorts, while the strip construction provides natural ventilation and the rubber outsole improves wet traction. However, the ultra-thin lambskin (4/10 durability) requires sizing up 1–2 sizes and stretches over time, demanding silicone-free waterproofing before wear and regular lanolin conditioning to prevent cracking; the flat leather footbed lacks cushioning for extended walks.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Lambskin upper's 4/10 durability and 0.5–1.2mm thickness cause scuffing and fit loosening over time.
- Weather resistance
- Rain can leave permanent water spots on the glossy lambskin finish unless a silicone-free leather protector is applied before first wear.
- Sizing
- Size up 1–2 sizes; the lambskin stretches and molds to the foot within a few hours, but may over-relax and become loose under heavy daily wear.
- Styling
- In an all-black outfit with black tailored trousers or dark wash jeans, the mules create a sleek monochrome silhouette that keeps the textured lambskin strip detail front and center.
- Shorts pairing
- Cut-off shorts are a natural warm-weather pairing; the mules' glossy texture and minimalist shape offer a sharper alternative to sandals or sneakers, echoing A$AP Rocky's mule styling.
- Wide-leg compatibility
- Textured strips prevent mules from disappearing under wide-leg trousers
- Conditioning
- Lanolin conditioning every 3–6 months helps prevent the lambskin from drying out and cracking at the toe crease.
- Care
- For routine care, clean the glossy lambskin upper only with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid water and harsh chemicals.
- Storage
- Store in included dust bags to protect glossy finish from dust and light.
- Traction
- The textured rubber outsole provides better traction and abrasion resistance on pavement than a smooth leather sole.
- Breathability
- Strip construction creates natural ventilation that reduces moisture and heat buildup.
- Conforming fit
- The ultra-thin lambskin molds to the foot within a few hours but can over-relax and become loose under heavy daily wear.
- Footbed
- The flat leather footbed has minimal cushioning and no arch support, so it may not be ideal for extended walking.
- Comfort
- These mules run small, so size up 1–2 sizes; the flat footbed lacks cushioning for long walks, but the lambskin upper feels soft and stretches with wear.
- Maintenance
- Lambskin upper (rated 4/10 durability) requires silicone-free water protection and lanolin conditioning every 3–6 months to prevent damage.
- City wear
- Open strip upper and breathable footbed cool; rubber sole provides traction.
- Replica accuracy
- Community feedback on replicas is mixed: some say the reps look different, while others cannot tell them apart from authentic pairs.
- Upper construction
- The upper is built from separate lambskin leather strips, giving it an open, textured construction rather than a solid leather panel.
- Origin
- The mules are made in Italy, where Marni has access to premier European tanneries for the lambskin upper.
- Hide thickness
- The lambskin upper is roughly 0.5–1.2 mm thick—about half the gauge of a typical cowhide loafer—giving an ultra-lightweight, pliable feel.
Product record
- Title
- Lambskin Strips Mules
- Brand
- MARNI
- Price
- 1250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 16 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Lambskin Strips Mules: Choose this if you want a minimalist Italian-made mule with a distinctive look: the closed-toe upper is lamb leather built from many narrow, overlapping glossy black strips, with a leather footbed and lining, exposed tan insoles embossed with the brand name, and two signature dust bags included. The brand describes the juxtaposed leather strips as adding a refined textured touch, and the shoe is a backless slip-on with a thin flat sole. Note it comes only in Black, in sizes 41 through 44, and the listing is inconsistent about the outsole, describing it as textured rubber in one place and other material in the composition section.[1,2,3,4,5] | Suede Fringe Loafer Mule Men: Choose this if you want a backless slip-on loafer mule in brown calf suede with decorative fringe trim, an embossed Marni logo on the fringe, a penny-style strap, and hand-stitched moccasin seams. It has a padded footbed with a goat leather top cover, calf leather lining, and a smooth leather outsole with a rubberized heel the retailer describes as non-slip. It is made in Italy, comes with two signature dust bags, and is offered only in brown in sizes 41 through 45.[6,7,8,9,10,11,12] | Black Leather Loafer Sandal Men: Choose this if you want a classic penny loafer silhouette reimagined as an open-heel Fussbett sandal, with a glossy 100% ovine (kidskin) leather upper, calf leather lining, an anatomical padded leather footbed, and a functional buckle-secured heel strap. The embossed non-slip rubber sole and Italian craftsmanship suit everyday wear, and one wearer reported these were the most comfortable sandals they owned, with enough support to wear despite a chronic toe issue — though that is personal experience. It comes in black in sizes 40 through 44.[13,14,15,16] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a backless slip-on mule with a closed toe composed of narrow glossy black strips; visible tan insole at the heel and a thin black flat sole.
- Upper constructionClosed-toe upper formed from many narrow, slightly overlapping glossy black strips running obliquely from the vamp toward the instep and toe.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.47 · w 0.82 · h 0.30 (high) - Toe shapeLow-profile rounded/pointed toe (gentle taper) visible in side view.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.52 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel/openingBackless mule with open heel and a low-profile topline sloping down toward the heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - InsoleSmall visible tan leather insole patch at the rear heel area inside the shoe.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Sole profileThin flat black outsole with a slightly raised heel edge, low overall sole thickness.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.86 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishUpper has a reflective glossy finish producing visible linear highlights along the strips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio side-profile shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the shoe and even studio lighting producing clear reflections.
- Shot compositionSingle shoe shown in full side profile centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting creates soft shadow beneath the shoe and linear specular highlights on the glossy upper strips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
gloss black· upper (strips)#0E0E0Dlight tan· insole heel patchmatte black· outsole#0E0E0D- Upper constructionClosed-toe upper formed from many narrow, slightly overlapping glossy black strips running obliquely from the vamp toward the instep and toe.
- 02
Product
Pair of slip-on mules shown from an angled top-down closeup focusing on the front and mid sections; visible features include a layered strip upper with glossy finish, tan leather insoles with embossed branding, and low black outsoles.
- Upper layered stripsToe and forefoot upper composed of multiple narrow horizontal leather strips laid in parallel rows with visible small seams between strips and a glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - Insole leatherSmooth tan leather footbed/insole with a single row of perimeter stitching visible along the inner edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.58 (high) - Low stacked outsoleThin black outsole with a slight stacked profile visible at the heel edge and a smooth finish.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.82 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow black piping trim follows the shoe opening edge where the upper meets the insole.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Embossed brand text left insole“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.54 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Embossed brand text right insole“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadow; image cropped to show the front halves of both shoes from an angled top view.
- Shot compositionAngled top-down closeup framing both left and right mules with the toes toward the top of the image and heels toward the bottom right; parts of each shoe are cropped by the image edge.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and soft shadow under the shoes.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp detail on leather texture and stitching; no visible noise or blur.
Colors
gloss black· upper strips#150B09tan cognac· insole#AB743Cmatte black· outsole edge#343434- Upper layered stripsToe and forefoot upper composed of multiple narrow horizontal leather strips laid in parallel rows with visible small seams between strips and a glossy finish.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of closed-toe slip-on mules with glossy vertically striped black uppers and tan leather insoles; each insole has an embossed brand name.
- Overall shapePair of closed-toe slip-on mules shown from above with rounded toe caps and low vamp openings exposing the insoles.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper material and finishGlossy black upper composed of many narrow vertical strips with visible seams between each strip producing a ribbed striped texture.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Insole material and colorExposed tan leather insoles with visible perimeter stitching around the heel area.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high) - Seam detail at vampNarrow stitched seams run longitudinally from toe toward the vamp, following the strip layout and visible as slightly raised lines.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Edge bindingThin black binding trims the opening edge where upper meets insole, creating a defined rim around each vamp opening.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand embossing left insole“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Brand embossing right insole“MARNI”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadows; even diffuse lighting produces specular highlights on the glossy uppers.
- Viewing angleTop-down overhead view centered on both shoes with toes toward the top of the frame and heels toward the bottom.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background with subtle soft shadowing under each shoe indicating slight elevation above the surface.
- Specular highlightsBright reflective highlights run along the curved strips on each upper, indicating a glossy finish and directional studio lighting.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photo with even focus across both shoes and no visible motion blur.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0D0E0Ctan leather· insole#B58A5A- Overall shapePair of closed-toe slip-on mules shown from above with rounded toe caps and low vamp openings exposing the insoles.
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- Brand
- MARNI
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Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/FashionRepsReddit's FashionReps users discuss quality, sizing, and authenticity of replica Marni mules/slides, with generally positive views on quality but mixed legit checks.
Comments are mostly factual about replica quality and authenticity; some are positive about quality, others skeptical about legitimacy.
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Compared To
vs Retail Marni mules
Replicas are similar but may have shorter fur; overall quality is good.
Source Threads
QC opinion on Marni mules replicas
Don't really need a QC (i think they look good), just wanted to share
u/s1m000r/FashionRepsView thread →
Quality check on Marni slides - fur length
They looks pretty good tbh fur might be slightly shorter but not noticeable
u/ApprehensiveHawk380r/FashionRepsView thread →
Legitimacy check on Marni mules
i would say yes but i’m not 100% familiar i’ve just seen the reps and they don’t look like this
u/Complex_Hippo_5882r/FashionRepsView thread →