Blue-Black Striped Patina Penny Mule: pair showing Blue-Black Striped Patina and refined almond forepart with open heel.

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Backless Loafers · Penny Mule

Penny Mule
Hand-Finished Patina

Name: Penny Mule — Hand-Finished Patina
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-P094
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Blue-black patina leather · Blue leather penny strap · refined almond forepart with open heel

A blue-black patina penny mule that combines a bright leather finish with an open-heel silhouette. Fine dark bands move across the blue vamp, while black shading defines the toe and edges. A matching penny strap gives the front a familiar loafer identity. The refined almond forepart and dark sole edge keep the expressive color within a clean dress-shoe outline.

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Every listed US size is available made to order for this design.

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refined almond forepart with open heel — this shape defines the shoe's toe profile and internal volume. Choose any listed size and width for this design; we make the pair to your selected configuration.

Best for

Warm-weather trousersRelaxed dinnersCropped tailoring

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Choose a size that lets the heel sit comfortably on the footbed and holds the instep securely without pressure. Excess room can let the foot move forward; a tight vamp can press across the top. Compare measurements with the Fit Guide if your feet are broad, narrow or low in volume.

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An almond front gives the blue patina a refined open-heel shape

The forepart tapers gradually toward a softened almond toe. A raised vamp and penny strap shape the instep, while the heel remains open. The vamp and footbed provide the main contact with the foot, so the shoe will hold differently from a closed loafer.

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Why this blue patina penny mule exists

This mule keeps the recognizable front of a penny loafer and opens the heel for a more relaxed character. Blue-black shading and fine dark bands give the vamp movement, while the matching strap provides a clear structural line across the color. Dark edging contains the bright finish without adding another decorative element.

Penny Mule · Blue-Black Striped Patina · refined almond forepart with open heel

The almond front keeps the silhouette refined enough for cropped trousers and relaxed tailoring. Its open heel shifts the styling toward warm-weather and evening casual use, with cream, pale grey or navy giving the patina different levels of contrast. The visible leather sole and low heel keep the lower profile neat.

Materials & Construction

Leather surfaces, outsole and heel details shown in this product's gallery.

Upper

Blue-black patina leather

Blue and black patina with fine dark bands visible in the gallery.

Lining

Dark interior facing

Dark vamp interior visible above the open-heel footbed.

Sole

Brown leather outsole

HANDSOLE-branded leather outsole with dark heel toplift.

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Insole

Branded dark footbed

Dark footbed with HANDSOLE branding visible from above.

Hardware

Blue leather penny strap

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Remove loose dust with a soft brush or clean cloth. Follow the care instructions for the specific leather and finish; suede, patent, patina and two-tone uppers may need different products. Test any suitable cleaner, cream or conditioner on an inconspicuous area first, and use separate clean applicators on contrasting colours. Condition only when the leather and finish need it, rather than on a fixed schedule. Let damp shoes dry naturally away from direct heat. Contact Handsole before attempting recolouring or using a treatment whose compatibility is uncertain.

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