Opposite three-quarter pair of burgundy woven tassel mules showing apron toes and open backs

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Backless Loafers · Men's Burgundy Braided Leather Mules

Men's Burgundy Braided Leather Mules
Woven Panels

Name: Men's Burgundy Braided Leather Mules — Woven Panels
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-P025
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Burgundy leather · Woven side panels · Tassel vamp · Rounded apron toe

A men's braided leather mule in burnished burgundy, with woven side panels, a stitched apron and a pair of leather tassels. Backless, slip on, made to order.

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Choose color, US size and width. We make this pair for your order in 7–10 working days, then ship worldwide in 5–7 days.

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

Width

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Rounded apron forepart — 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

Evening wearEventsStatement casualBuyers who want artisanal woven detail

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The open heel makes the hold across the vamp and instep especially important. Your heel should rest fully on the footbed, with no overhang, and the upper should hold comfortably without pinching. Choose your US size and offered D–EEE width with the Handsole Fit Guide; avoid choosing a shorter length solely to reduce sliding.

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How a braided leather mule fits

With no heel counter, a mule is held on by the vamp alone. This one should feel close over the instep from the first wear, with your heel sitting fully on the footbed. The braided side panels ease a little as you wear them; the stitched apron holds its shape. Order your usual US dress shoe size. We make every size from 6 to 15 including half sizes, so braided leather mules in size 13, 14 or 15 are no problem.

Widths run D, E, EE and EEE. A broad forefoot needs more width, not more length, because a longer backless shoe lets the foot slide forward. Wear them sockless or with no-show socks, with tailored trousers, chinos or linen.

✓ Rounded apron toe✓ Open-heel silhouetteInstep holdCheck footbed length

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Braided leather on a burgundy tassel mule

The side panels of this mule are braided by hand from strips of burgundy leather. The strips are dyed first and woven second, so the colour runs through every pass of the weave and the dark burnishing at the toe sits on top of it. A single uneven strip shows straight away in a colour this rich, which is why braided leather mules for men are rarely made in anything but black or tan.

Braided leather · Burgundy tassel mule · Stitched apron

The apron seam frames the weave and keeps the front structured, so this wears like burgundy tassel loafers with the heel removed. Woven leather slip-on shoes for men tend to be casual. This pair is cut and finished as a dress shoe.

Materials & Construction

Woven leather side panels, a smooth tassel vamp and a leather outsole define this backless design.

Upper

Burgundy leather with woven side panels

Smooth vamp, paired leather tassels and perforated apron border.

Lining

Goat / calf leather

Breathable leather lining used as the Handsole standard.

Sole

Leather outsole

Leather outsole visible in the product photography.

Construction

Hand-welted

Hand-welted construction, with the stitched welt visible along the sole edge.

Insole

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Hardware

Paired leather tassels

Two tassels at the vamp with woven leather side detailing.

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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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