The Soft Cowhide Slip-On Mules - Grounded Luxury, Effortless Ease
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A quietly confident staple designed for movement and meaning. These unisex slip-on mules are handcrafted from buttery top-grain cowhide and built on a thick, ergonomic sole that echoes the comfort of a Birkenstock—but with a sleeker, more sculptural silhouette.
Sculpted for all-day support and subtly contoured to mold to your foot over time, they feel like ease itself—whether you’re boarding a flight, wandering a weekend market, or flowing between work and play. Each pair reflects the beauty of timeless utility: intentional, versatile, and designed to last.
Made in limited quantities from naturally tanned hides that soften with wear and age with grace. True slow fashion—grounded in comfort, made for real life.
Features & Specs
- Upper: Supple top-grain cowhide leather that molds to your foot over time
- Lining & Insole: Soft leather interior with a sculpted, Birkenstock-style molded footbed
- Outsole: Thick, shock-absorbing sole with lightly textured tread
- Fit & Form: Unisex design with Scandinavian-inspired minimalism
- Heel Height:
- Flat slip-on: 0.5 cm
- With folded heel panel up: 2 cm
- Available Sizes: US 5–12 (EU 35–43)
- Color: Natural tan cowhide (limited batch)
- Weight: Approx. 280g per shoe (size 8)
- Care:
- Spot clean with mild soap
- Air dry away from heat/sunlight
- Condition leather periodically to maintain suppleness
Discover Our Materials
We choose every fabric with care—from wild-roaming alpaca and ethically sourced cashmere to organic linen, silk, and ramie, small-batch leather crafted by heritage artisans, and slow beauty formulas made with pure, natural botanicals. Natural when possible, functional when needed—always made to last, feel good, and do good.
Made to Order Policy
Made-to-order work is created with care, intention, and mutual trust.
If a return is requested, the item must be returned and received in its original condition before a refund is issued. Refunds cannot be processed while an item remains with the client.
To protect the integrity of our custom process, future commissions are offered at our discretion.
Size & Fit Info
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Before checkout, add size info in the cart and enter your bust, waist, hips, height, and weight. We’ll personally review your measurements before shipping to ensure every piece fits beautifully—because when it fits, it flatters. And when it flatters, it lasts.
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The Aelse
Difference
Every Aelse piece is created in small batches — shaped by careful hands, scarce fabrics, and techniques that honor where they come from. We make clothing that stays with you through shifting seasons, restless cities, and the many versions of you.
Why We Make This Way
Longevity before novelty
Aelse is not priced for impulse. It is priced for women who choose with intention.
Pieces that learn you
Leather that softens, knits that settle, fabrics that remember your touch. A piece becomes yours because it stays long enough to hold your story.
Minimal waste,
meaningful production
Some pieces are crafted on demand. This lowers excess, avoids landfill cycles, and protects the integrity of our makers.
Aelse is made for women who move — through cities, seasons, and selves — and choose clothing that moves with them.
Women who repair what they love. Who build wardrobes with memory. Who understand that longevity is its own kind of luxury.
What you can expect
A considered timeline
Because our pieces are made slowly, some orders may take a little longer. A few weeks now means years of wear later.
Small-batch quality
We work with ateliers, cultural partners, and independent makers who specialize in long-lasting craft.
A fit made for you
Share your measurements at checkout — we tailor our recommendations to reduce returns and ensure a piece you’ll keep.
Small batches. Scarce fabrics.
Scarcity with honesty
When fabrics and materials run out, we don’t replace them. Some pieces won’t return.
Aelse Ethos
Small-Batch Craft
Piece-by-piece production with careful hands.
Made Slowly
A few weeks of waiting →
years of wear.
Reduced Waste
On-demand batches avoid landfill cycles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Made slowly, handled with care.
At Aelse, every piece is crafted to stay — chosen with intention, meant to be worn deeply and loved for years. But if something isn’t quite right, we promise to make it right. You can access our return policy here.
You may reach us at hello@aelse.shop.
We ship almost everywhere.
Our small-batch pieces and artisan finds travel safely across continents — from our hands to your home. If your country isn’t listed at checkout, please reach out via chat or our contact form and we’ll make it happen.
Good things take time.
In-stock pieces typically arrive within 5–10 business days. Made-to-order garments and artisan items may take longer — up to 21 days — and each piece’s timeline is listed on its product page.
Because our work comes from different makers around the world, your order may arrive in separate packages, each dispatched as soon as it’s ready.
If timing matters, message us anytime. We’ll always be transparent and help guide you.
Thoughtful fit is part of thoughtful service.
To help ensure your piece fits beautifully, add your bust, waist, hips, height, weight, and any notes (like “prefer oversized” or “one size up on the bomber”) in the cart drawer or cart page before checkout.
Our team reviews every detail before shipment — because confidence should never need adjustment.