Scarosso
Ettore Braided Leather Sandals
The Ettore Braided Leather Sandals are open-toe slide sandals featuring a genuine suede upper with wide criss-cross braided straps and a dark brown leather footbed. They are designed for casual summer use and include a padded suede-lined footbed, an embossed non-skid rubber outsole, and are handcrafted in Italy by Scarosso. The sandals come with a signature dust bag.
- Color
- Brown
- Material
- Genuine suede
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Size
Specifications
Lightweight braided suede sandals with criss-cross bands and padded footbed, perfect for summer weekends.
Soft suede upper, padded footbed, non-skid rubber sole, included dust bag.
- Color
- Brown · brown
- Material
- Genuine suede
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- vacation, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and supple braided suede design
- Broad criss-cross bands for a casual-chic look
- Genuine suede upper and lining
- Padded footbed with suede top cover
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Signature dust bag included
- Made in Italy
- Handcrafted by Italian artisans
- High-end quality with meticulous material selection
Product Insights
Handcrafted in Montegranaro family workshops with 40+ years of expertise, Scarosso’s Ettore Braided Leather Sandals use 100% calf suede from luxury tanneries and hand-woven straps on dedicated lasts, delivering artisanal quality at under $130—a tenth the price of comparable Italian suede sandals. The braided bands are soft out of the box and conform within a few wears, and the padded footbed suits short wear, but the flat design lacks arch support, the suede requires protective spray and conditioning, and wet conditions can permanently stretch the upper.
Verified claims
- Break-in
- Braided suede bands are soft and flexible out of the box; conform to foot within a few wears.
- Artisanal heritage
- Handcrafted in Montegranaro family workshops with 40+ years of expertise.
- Fit
- Two hand-woven suede crossover straps on a dedicated last for fit.
- Materials
- 100% calf suede from tanneries that also supply luxury brands.
- Value
- At $129.95, under 1/10th the price of comparable luxury Italian suede sandals.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-woven suede straps, model-specific lasts, and stage-by-stage quality control.
- Trade-offs
- Flat footbed lacks arch support; suede needs protective spray and conditioning, but build quality surpasses comparably priced sandals.
- Sizing
- Order true to size; half-size width gain after minimal break-in; medium-width feet best.
- Footbed support
- Padded but flat footbed; no arch support; not for all-day walking.
- Width stretch
- Braided bands can stretch up to half a size in width after break-in.
- Wet traction
- Grippy on dry pavement; loses traction on wet or uneven surfaces.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Suede upper permanently stretches if worn wet.
- Comfort
- Padded footbed suits short wear; lacks arch support for all-day walking.
- Finishing details
- Contrast stitching, piping, and embossed brand reflect Montegranaro craftsmanship and stage-by-stage QA.
- Sole traction
- Embossed non-skid rubber outsole with sawtooth tread provides grip on dry surfaces.
Product record
- Title
- Ettore Braided Leather Sandals
- Brand
- Scarosso
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a single open-toe slide sandal with wide braided suede cross straps, flat low-profile sole, and visible stitching and piping along strap edges.
- Upper constructionTwo wide overlapping straps form an X across the forefoot; each strap is made from a braided or woven suede material with visible rectangular weave pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Toe openingOpen-toe design with the front strap leaving the toes exposed; small triangular cutout where straps cross near inner side.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Material finishUpper appears to be soft suede with a matte, slightly textured nap visible on strap surfaces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Edge trimThin dark piping follows the outer edge of the straps where they meet the footbed, providing a narrow contrast outline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - FootbedFlat molded footbed with a smooth, darker leather or leather-like finish and visible perimeter stitching connecting it to the sole.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.14 (high) - Outsole and treadLow-profile rubber outsole in a dark color with a shallow sawtooth tread visible on the bottom edge and slight beveled sidewall.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.92 · h 0.10 (high) - Stitching detailContrasting stitching runs along the edge of the footbed connecting to the sole; stitches are evenly spaced and visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a single sandal centered in profile on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath; even diffuse lighting and no props.
- Shot compositionSingle shoe shown in full side profile centered horizontally and located in the lower third of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no texture or props.
- Shadowing and lightingSoft shadow directly beneath the shoe indicating diffuse top lighting; minimal specular highlights on footbed edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharply focused on the shoe with even exposure.
Colors
warm suede brown· braided straps#6C3B1Bdark brown· footbed#3A332Edark charcoal brown· outsole- Upper constructionTwo wide overlapping straps form an X across the forefoot; each strap is made from a braided or woven suede material with visible rectangular weave pattern.
- 02
Product
Top-down view of a pair of slip-on sandals with wide crisscross braided suede straps over dark brown leather footbeds; visible embossed branding on each footbed and contrast stitching around the footbed perimeter.
- Overall viewTwo slip-on sandals shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes at top and heels at bottom; both sandals fully visible with slight gap between them.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - Crisscross braided strapsEach sandal has two wide suede straps that cross over the forefoot in an X shape; the suede is braided in a square-woven pattern with visible seam edges trimmed in dark binding.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high) - Suede textureBraided straps display a soft, napped suede surface with visible nap direction and subtle tonal variation across the woven panels.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Leather footbedFootbeds are smooth dark brown leather with visible fine grain and a stitched perimeter that follows the rounded foot outline.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.42 · h 0.41 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.55 · w 0.42 · h 0.41 (high) - Stitched perimeterVisible single-line stitching runs around the outer edge of each footbed, contrasting subtly against the leather surface.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.94 (high) - Heel embossed text left“SCAROSSO”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel embossed line under left“MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.75 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel embossed text right“SCAROSSO”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel embossed line under right“MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.75 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner edge trimDark narrow binding trims the edges of the suede straps where they meet the footbed, creating a defined border.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down product shot on a flat light grey background with even soft lighting and faint shadows; image centered and tightly cropped around the sandals.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft even lighting and minimal directional shadowing beneath each sandal.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down framing centers both sandals vertically and horizontally; small gap between shoes creates symmetrical composition.
- Image qualitySharp focus on sandals with high detail visible in suede texture and stitching; no motion blur.
Colors
warm medium brown suede· braided suede straps#734324dark brown leather· footbed leather#322621very dark brown· strap edge binding#231B15- Overall viewTwo slip-on sandals shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes at top and heels at bottom; both sandals fully visible with slight gap between them.