Hereu
Sastre Braided Cream-Coloured Leather Sandals Women
This is a women's Sastre braided leather sandal by Hereu, with a cream-coloured supple leather upper and espresso brown leather sole. It features an open toe, slingback ankle strap with metal buckle, and stacked leather heel with rubber grip insert. Made in Spain, with cushioned leather insole and smooth leather outer sole. One reviewer noted it runs big, so sizing down may be appropriate.
- Color
- Cream-Coloured
- Material
- Supple leather upper, cushioned leather insole, smooth leather outer sole, stacked leather heel with rubber insert
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal, handmade, artisan
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Size
Specifications
Braided cream-coloured leather sandals with chunky stitching, cushioned insole, and stacked leather heel.
Braided leather upper, cushioned leather insole, smooth leather sole, stacked heel with rubber grip, made in Spain.
- Color
- Cream-Coloured · yellow
- Material
- Supple leather upper, cushioned leather insole, smooth leather outer sole, stacked leather heel with rubber insert
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- classic, minimal, handmade, artisan
- Occasion
- vacation, casual, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- braided chunky stitching
- supple cream-coloured leather upper
- cushioned leather insole
- smooth leather outer sole
- stacked leather heel with rubber insert for grip
- made in Spain by artisans
- handcrafted
- timeless design
- modern functionality
- contrasting espresso brown sole
Product Insights
The Sastre Braided Cream-Coloured Leather Sandals by Hereu are handcrafted in a Spanish atelier by 15 artisans in up to 30 steps, with a braided leather upper that develops a two-tone patina over time and stretches gradually with wear, though requires gentle cleaning. The adjustable side-buckle ankle strap ensures a custom fit and heel stability, while a discreet rubber insert on the leather heel improves grip on polished floors, offering better traction than all-leather soles but less than full-rubber. This artisanal sandal embodies a no-shortcuts ethos, delivering refined aesthetics and a snug initial fit that molds to the foot, but demands careful maintenance and has limited stretch compared to solid leather.
Verified claims
- Artisan production
- Made in a Spanish atelier by 15 artisans with up to 30 steps per shoe.
- Braided upper
- Hand-stitched braided leather upper that develops a two-tone patina and requires gentle cleaning.
- Fit
- Leather starts snug and stretches; adjustable strap and relaxed fit.
- Grip
- Rubber insert on leather heel improves grip on polished floors.
- Craftsmanship
- Hereu's workshop operates with a 'there are no shortcuts' ethos, so the Sastre's chunky braided seams rely on hand-skill rather than machine production.
- Adjustable strap
- Side-buckle ankle strap tightens or loosens for a custom fit over instep and heel.
- Break-in
- Braided leather stretches less than solid leather but will soften and mold with wear.
- Traction
- Better traction than all-leather soles, but less grip than full-rubber soles.
- Aesthetic impact
- Rubber insert is visually discreet and preserves the sandal's refined leather finish.
- Heel stability
- Adjustable side-buckle ankle strap secures the heel and reduces slip.
- Care
- Gently wipe with damp cloth, use delicate leather cleaner, condition periodically, and avoid soaking.
- Stretch
- Leather upper stretches gradually with wear, especially in width.
- Sizing guidance
- Hereu states the Sastre fits true to size and recommends sizing up for half sizes, so a typical 38 wearer orders a 38 and a 38.5 chooses the 39.
- Sole design
- Unlike the flat leather soles common on many artisan sandals, the Sastre pairs a stacked leather heel with a rubber insert for better traction on city streets and polished floors.
- Design heritage
- The Sastre's chunky stitching is braided by Spanish artisans, giving it a Spanish leatherworking heritage distinct from the Italian and Greek artisan narratives common in its price segment.
Product record
- Title
- Sastre Braided Cream-Coloured Leather Sandals Women
- Brand
- Hereu
- Price
- 199.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 3 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Side-facing cream-colored leather slingback sandal with woven/whipstitch construction, flat dark brown sole, and a metal buckle on the ankle strap.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flat sandal shown in side view with an open toe, open sides, and a slingback ankle strap that fastens with a metal buckle.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper material and textureCream-colored pebbled leather upper visible across the toe, vamp, and strap areas with a slightly matte finish and subtle grain.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.28 (high) - Whipstitch/braided detailingContrasting whipstitch or braided stitch detail made from the same cream leather runs along the seams and edges of the straps and toe, forming decorative loops visible where straps meet and along the toe opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.55 · h 0.22 (high) - Slingback strap and buckleNarrow cream leather slingback strap attaches at the heel and has an adjustable metal buckle in a bright silver tone located near the ankle.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Insole and footbedVisible dark insole/footbed with a smooth finish recessed slightly below the leather upper edges, creating a thin exposed rim along the top of the sole.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Outsole and midsoleFlat stacked dark brown midsole and outsole with a thin profile and a slight heel elevation; the sole edge is smooth and contrasts distinctly with the cream upper.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Toe openingOpen rounded toe with the leather upper forming a curved front edge accented by the whipstitch detail.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.55 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the shoe; image cropped to show the full side profile centered horizontally.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal specular highlights on the leather.
- ShadowSubtle soft shadow directly beneath the sole following the shoe contour, indicating overhead diffuse light.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionSide profile composition with the shoe centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame, leaving ample negative space above.
Colors
cream· upper leatherdark brown· midsole and outsole#392C26very dark brown / black· insole/footbedsilver· buckle- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flat sandal shown in side view with an open toe, open sides, and a slingback ankle strap that fastens with a metal buckle.
- 02
Product
Top-down view of a pair of cream-colored leather open-back sandals with braided trim across the vamp and a dark brown footbed and sole; visible slingback straps with metal buckles.
- Overall viewPair of sandals shown from above, both left and right shoes visible, arranged parallel with toes at top of image and heels at bottom.
- Upper materialWide cream-colored leather vamp covering forefoot with a smooth, slightly pebbled surface.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.08 · w 0.82 · h 0.46 (high) - Braided trimProminent cream-colored braided leather trim stitched along the top edge of the vamp and in an arching band across the mid-vamp on both shoes.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.08 · w 0.82 · h 0.30 (high) - Slingback strapCream leather slingback straps attached at the heel with a rounded adjustable metal buckle on the outer side of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Buckle hardwareSmall round dark gunmetal or black metal buckles on the outer side of each slingback strap.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.83 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - FootbedFlat dark brown footbed with a smooth matte finish visible inside each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.36 · w 0.27 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.36 · w 0.27 · h 0.54 (high) - Insole embossing“HEREU”Partial
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.59 · w 0.23 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.19 · y 0.59 · w 0.23 · h 0.26 (medium) - Outsole edgeVisible dark brown welt or outsole edge with small evenly spaced decorative stitching or beading around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (medium) - Toe shapeSquare-toe profile visible at the top of each shoe with the vamp ending in a straight horizontal line near the toe.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a light neutral background with even soft lighting and faint shadows beneath the shoes.
- BackgroundEven light gray background occupying entire frame around the shoes.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with subtle shadowing beneath and around the outer edges of the shoes, minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionCentered top-down composition showing both shoes fully within frame with slight spacing between them.
Colors
cream· upper vamp and braided trimdark brown· footbed and outsole edge#2D2522gunmetal· buckle hardware
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Hereu
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