Detail:

Leather mules by Juan Montes, a shoemaker based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
His creations, which he has been crafting alone since 1982, are special pieces that combine the rustic craftsmanship unique to South America with sophisticated design sensibilities.
He uses high-quality Argentine cowhide. He personally handles every step of the process, from cutting the leather and hand-weaving each strip to form the upper, to attaching the sole.
The voluminous woven upper has a unique presence, as if a vamp from a Western boot has been cut out. The design combines the lightness of a sandal with the substantial feel of leather shoes.
With wear, the leather softens and conforms to your feet, and you can enjoy its beautiful aging. This is a product imbued with the craftsman's time and philosophy, something that can never be achieved through mass production.

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MADE IN ARGENTINA

Size (Notation):

Womens Size
36 / equivalent to 22-22.5cm
37 / equivalent to 23.0-23.5cm 
38 / equivalent to 24.0-24.5cm

Mens Size
40 / equivalent to 25.0-25.5cm
41 / equivalent to 26.0-26.5cm
42 / equivalent to 27.0-27.5cm

Size Guide
A staff member who normally wears BIRKENSTOCK 42 / New Balance 9 / shoes equivalent to 27cm wears size 42.

Brand: Juan Montes (Juan Montes)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, a country where there are more cows than people.
He uses high-quality cowhide from his own country.
The leather is cut into thin strips, then each strip is carefully woven, and then the sole is attached.
Juan Montes has been producing all of the work processes alone since 1982.
These sandals are filled with his passion.