Arche 【New with Defects】 BAOHLI Strap Sandals Dark Brown/Ivory

◆This product is an out-of-spec item due to reasons other than its functionality, solely based on appearance issues.◆

[Reason for Defect]
※There is one stain on the left main leather, on the upper part.

◇Alshu arche BAOHLI sandals with strap (RUWA)◇

French casual adult back strap sandals.
Easy to adjust size due to the strap, with a slip prevention effect.
The insoles and lining are made of excellent thermal insulation wool material, gently wrapping around the feet.

The upper is made of supple full-grain leather treated with water-repellent processing.
The Lactae Hevea sole made from 100% natural rubber absorbs shock and is also attractive for its ease of walking.

"Of course, the socks are warm and comfortable even when worn barefoot, allowing you to wear them from early autumn to spring."
"Not only for outdoor use, but also recommended as room shoes."

Leather Type: RUWA (LWG Certified European Full Grain Leather (Cowhide, Water Repellent Finish))
Finishing: Aniline Finish
Lining: Yes
Outsole type: Lactae Hevea (100% natural rubber) made in France
Country of origin: France

◇About Leather: Arshu uses high-quality, reliable European leather that is LWG certified.
RUWA is a very supple leather that has been lightly buffed on the surface of aniline-finished full-grain leather and treated with a water-repellent finish.
Unlike pigment finishes, no processing is done to hide scratches on the leather surface, so only extremely high-quality leather without defects is used.

◇About the Outsole: While many companies use synthetic materials, Alshu continues to use soles made from natural rubber.
The Lactae Hevea sole made from 100% natural rubber is a very valuable sole crafted one by one by skilled artisans at a partner company with the EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label in France.
Natural rubber contains countless natural air bubbles, which create a natural air cushion, resulting in unparalleled elasticity and flexibility.
It is also a sustainable material that causes little damage to the Earth's environment.

◇About the Design: Alshu designs everything in-house, from the upper to the outsole.
The rounded, supple, and flowing refined lines, modern yet timeless in design, are fundamentally based on a chic casual style that seamlessly integrates into everyday life, strongly influenced by the French "art de vivre" (the art of living).

◇Initiatives related to sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of Arshu's design.
We are committed to eco-design by choosing materials that are durable, resilient, and repairable, aiming to extend the lifespan of our products.
The leather and soles produced in Europe are of high quality and comply with the EU regulation REACH, which regulates chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment.

*LWG Certification… Leather Working Group = Certification by an international environmental protection organization composed of companies and brands related to leather.
*Aniline finish… This is a method of dyeing leather by soaking it in dye.
*Lactae Hevea…Lactae means milk in Latin, and Hevea refers to the rubber tree.

is a French brand founded in 1968 with the aim of creating shoes that blend style and well-being (living better healthily). Amidst the increasing number of brands that design in France and produce in Asia, it continues to make authentic "Made in France" shoes crafted by French artisans.
The design, which reflects the French "art de vivre" (the art of living) created by the combination of sustainable organic materials such as natural rubber and leather with traditional French craftsmanship, is a one-of-a-kind work.
"A brand that allows you to regain the instinctive and fundamental sense of happiness, enjoying individuality that is different from others."
*Some products are made in our own workshop in Croatia.

[To wear Arshu shoes more comfortably]
- Alshu shoes use leather dyed with the traditional dyeing technique known as aniline dyeing. While it is supple and has a delicate flavor, it may experience "color fading" due to friction, sweating, water exposure, etc.
・The sole of Lactae Hevea may develop a slight white veil due to changes in temperature. You can remove it by gently wiping with a cloth or sponge soaked in water with a little lemon (or vinegar) added; this is also a sign that it is made from genuine natural materials.