Dolce Vita
Koy Basketweave Suede Ballet Flats
The Koy Basketweave Suede Ballet Flats are women's flat shoes from Dolce Vita, featuring a suede upper with a basketweave texture, unlined interior, cushioned leather insole, and rubber outer sole. They are designed for everyday casual wear with a low-profile, rounded toe silhouette. Key specifications include a woven suede upper, leather insole, and rubber outsole.
- Material
- Suede upper, Leather insole, Rubber outsole
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Women's ballet flats featuring a basketweave suede upper and cushioned leather insole.
Basketweave suede upper, unlined, cushioned leather insole, rubber outsole
- Material
- Suede upper, Leather insole, Rubber outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Suede upper with basketweave texture
- Unlined interior
- Cushioned leather insole
- Rubber outer sole
Product Insights
The Dolce Vita Koy Basketweave Suede Ballet Flats offer a breathable, no-break-in fit with a cushioned leather footbed that molds and wicks moisture, while the basketweave upper flexes, resists creasing, and hides scuffs. The main tradeoff is that the unlined suede stretches and loses shape faster than lined flats, so sizing down for a snug fit is recommended, and the shoe requires drying between wears to prevent odor and moisture damage.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Leather footbed resists compression and lasts for multiple seasons, outlasting synthetic foam insoles.
- Breathability
- Leather insole and basketweave suede keep feet dry, cool, and odor-free with no break-in period.
- Value for money
- On sale at $99.95 CAD, the leather insole and suede upper outvalue synthetic competitors.
- Shape retention
- Unlined suede stretches and loses shape faster than lined flats; a snug fit delays loosening.
- Care
- Brush for scuffs; let the shoe dry fully between wears to prevent odor and moisture damage.
- Fit
- Sizing runs large; size down for snug fit; suede is soft with no break-in needed.
- Ventilation
- Basketweave pattern creates air gaps that cool and dry the foot.
- Performance
- Basketweave upper flexes easily, resists creasing, and hides minor scuffs.
- Upper
- Soft unlined suede: no break-in, breathable, stretches with wear.
- Footbed
- Cushioned leather footbed molds to foot and wicks moisture for comfort.
- Wear resistance
- The basketweave pattern disguises scuffs and resists creasing.
- Comfort
- The open basketweave ventilates the foot and requires no break-in.
- Materials
- Suede upper, leather footbed, and rubber sole — materials standard in flats over $140.
- Value depth
- Dolce Vita's site has sold the Koy for as low as $49 USD, a deeper discount than Simon's $99.95 CAD (41% off $170).
- Texture
- Basketweave pattern is slightly more pronounced in person than in product photos.
- Break-in time
- Basketweave is flexible so no break-in needed and no pressure points.
Product record
- Title
- Koy Basketweave Suede Ballet Flats
- Brand
- Dolce Vita
- Price
- 170 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a single brown suede ballet flat with a woven basketweave upper, low black sole, and bound topline visible.
- View and orientationLeft-facing side profile of a single ballet flat showing the entire lateral side from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper material and textureUpper made of suede with a visible basketweave pattern composed of overlapping suede strips forming a diagonal woven motif across the vamp and quarter.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high) - Topline bindingNarrow suede binding runs along the topline opening, matching the upper color and finishing the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.05 (high) - Toe shapeLow-profile rounded toe visible at the right edge of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.63 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel and soleVery low stacked/flat sole in a dark color (appears black) with a slightly raised heel piece and a thin profile.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.79 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Interior lining visibleSlim strip of interior lining visible at the shoe opening in a slightly lighter brown tone than the exterior suede.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light grey background with soft even lighting and a subtle cast shadow beneath the shoe; centered composition.
- Background and stagingUniform light grey background with no visible props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow directly below the sole indicating overhead diffuse lighting; even illumination across the shoe with minimal specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.88 · w 0.92 · h 0.06 (high) - Image crop and qualityShoe is fully in frame with even margins on left and right; image is high resolution with clear texture detail.
Colors
warm medium brown· upper (woven suede)#6B432Cblack· sole and heel piecelight brown· interior lining- View and orientationLeft-facing side profile of a single ballet flat showing the entire lateral side from heel to toe.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-profile suede ballet flats shown from a rear/three-quarter angle; uppers feature a raised basketweave pattern, low flat outsole, and a rounded topline finished with a suede binding.
- Upper materialSoft suede upper visible across both shoes with a raised basketweave texture formed by overlapping suede strips across the side and heel panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.55 · w 0.70 · h 0.36 (high) - Topline and bindingRounded topline opening edged with a narrow suede binding that runs continuously around the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.48 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel and outsoleLow flat outsole with a slightly raised heel area in a darker matte material distinct from the suede upper; outsole visible beneath both heels.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior lining visibleInterior cavity of the shoes is visible and appears to be a darker brown lining material contrasting slightly with the exterior suede.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Seam and panel constructionVertical seam joins heel panel to side panel at the rear, with topstitched edges visible along the heel and around the binding.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph with neutral light gray background, soft directional lighting from above, and soft shadows under the shoes; composition crops shoes along the lower half with plenty of empty space above.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view focusing on the heels and outer sides of a pair of flats, shoes positioned staggered with one slightly in front of the other.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with soft, diffused lighting that produces gentle shadows beneath the shoes and subtle highlights on the suede texture.
- ShadowSoft oval shadow visible under each shoe, more pronounced near the outsole edges.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.05 (medium) - Image cropUpper portion of the image contains empty background; shoes are cropped near the lower center so bottoms are fully visible but there is large negative space above.
Colors
warm medium brown· suede upper#6B432Bdark brown· outsole#554D4D- Upper materialSoft suede upper visible across both shoes with a raised basketweave texture formed by overlapping suede strips across the side and heel panels.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of brown woven suede ballet flats showing the uppers, toplines and insoles; both shoes are visible and centered.
- Overall shapeA pair of ballet-flat shoes shown from above with a gently squared toe box and low topline; both left and right shoes are visible and parallel.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.90 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.90 (high) - Upper textureBasketweave pattern formed by overlapping suede strips covering the entire visible upper of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Topline and collarNarrow suede binding around the shoe opening following the oval foot opening with visible stitching at the seam.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.60 (high) - Insole material and finishSmooth, slightly textured tan insole visible inside each shoe, occupying the footbed area.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.55 (high) - Gold printed footbed detailsThin vertical gold line centered on each insole and a gold rectangular outline near the heel with small gold text inside the rectangle.
4 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.02 · h 0.35 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Heel areaRounded heel cup area visible at the back of each shoe with the woven upper continuing over the back edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Insole branding text left“dolce vita”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Insole branding text right“dolce vita”
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing under the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with both shoes centered and parallel; space around the shoes is evenly balanced.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with subtle soft shadows cast beneath each shoe toward the lower edge of the image.
- Lighting and shadowDiffuse even lighting from above producing soft, short shadows under the shoes and slight surface highlights on suede texture.
Colors
warm medium brown suede· woven suede upper#5B341Ctan insole· insole#C38B6Bmetallic gold print· footbed printed details#D49A7C- Overall shapeA pair of ballet-flat shoes shown from above with a gently squared toe box and low topline; both left and right shoes are visible and parallel.