Kleman
Black Babord Fisherman Sandals Men
This product is a pair of men's fisherman sandals from the French Kleman label, crafted with a vegetable-tanned leather upper certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG). It features an adjustable buckle strap, a padded footbed with a leather top cover and embossed logo, and a non-skid rubber outsole. Made in France, these sandals are designed for casual warm-weather wear.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Vegetable-tanned leather upper, rubber sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Men's fisherman sandals with vegetable-tanned leather upper and non-skid rubber sole, made in France.
Adjustable buckle strap, padded leather footbed, non-skid rubber sole.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Vegetable-tanned leather upper, rubber sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- French Kleman label from Simons
- LWG-certified vegetable-tanned leather upper
- Adjustable tongue buckle strap
- Padded footbed with leather top cover and embossed logo
- Non-skid rubber outer sole
- Made in France
Product Insights
Kleman's Black Babord Fisherman Sandals Men preserve the original pre-fashion fisherman sandal silhouette from 1945 workwear origins, using LWG-certified vegetable-tanned calf upper and chrome-free lining that develops a unique patina over years. The deep-tread rubber lug sole with 3 cm heel lift provides all-day traction, stability, and reduces Achilles and back strain during long walks, while the woven construction and leather footbed wick moisture and ventilate. The tradeoff is a 1–2 week break-in period as the vegetable-tanned leather softens and conforms; wide feet should size up. This chunky, rugged sandal offers durable, non-skid footing, requiring conditioning and water avoidance for maintenance.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Preserves original pre-fashion fisherman sandal silhouette from 1945 workwear origins.
- Material
- Vegetable-tanned calf upper, chrome-free lining; 20% recycled rubber outsole; patina develops with wear.
- LWG certification
- LWG-certified vegetable-tanned leather; absent from competitors G.H. Bass Reed and Grenson Quinton.
- Patina
- Vegetable-tanned leather softens and darkens within a month, then develops a unique patina over years.
- Traction
- Deep-tread rubber lug sole with 3 cm heel lift for all-day comfort and traction
- Fit
- True to size with 1-2 week break-in; size up for wide feet
- Heel elevation
- 3 cm heel lift reduces Achilles and back strain on long walks.
- Leather characteristics
- Leather footbed and upper: moisture-wicking and 1-2 week break-in.
- Ventilation
- Woven construction with ventilation gaps keeps feet cooler and drier.
- Break-in
- Vegetable-tanned leather requires 1–2 weeks of regular wear to soften and conform.
- Stability and durability
- Lug outsole and ISO-certified construction provide stable, durable footing during break-in.
- Sizing
- True to Kleman's sizing; wide feet order up.
- Breathability
- Leather footbed wicks moisture and open weave ventilation cools feet.
- Walking ergonomics
- 3 cm heel reduces strain, rubber sole cushions, ankle strap secures.
- Care
- Maintain by conditioning, avoiding water, and cleaning with a damp cloth.
- Design philosophy
- Rooted in post-WWII workwear heritage: rugged, non-slip, and deliberately chunky.
- Sole
- ISO-certified non-skid rubber sole grips wet pavement and gravel, and resists asphalt wear.
Product record
- Title
- Black Babord Fisherman Sandals Men
- Brand
- Kleman
- Price
- 275 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a black fisherman-style sandal with multiple pebbled leather straps, a back ankle strap with a gold-tone rectangular buckle, and a thick black lug sole.
- Upper strap constructionFour wide horizontal pebbled leather straps run across the forefoot, spaced with visible gaps between them and connected to a vertical strap at the toe area.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.60 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Ankle strap and buckleSingle pebbled leather ankle strap wraps around the heel and fastens at the outer side with a rectangular metal buckle in a warm gold tone; the strap shows a rounded end and an adjustment hole visible beneath the buckle.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Leather textureUpper material has a visible pebble-grain texture consistent across the straps and ankle band.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Toe areaFront of the sandal shows the straps converging near an open toe with a small gap between the final strap and the sole.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - FootbedFlat cushioned footbed visible under the straps with a smooth finish and a slight lip where it meets the upper.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.63 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - OutsoleThick black lug-style rubber outsole with shallow rectangular treads and a small heel elevation; sole profile has a stitched-looking welt detail where it meets the upper.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio product shot in a centered side view on a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the sole.
- Shot compositionSingle sandal shown in strict side profile, centered horizontally and occupying the lower third of the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.28 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shadowing and lightingSoft, even lighting with a faint cast shadow directly beneath the sole aligning with the shoe outline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.75 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
matte black· upper leather straps and ankle band#0E0D0Dantique gold· metal bucklematte black (sole)· sole#141313- Upper strap constructionFour wide horizontal pebbled leather straps run across the forefoot, spaced with visible gaps between them and connected to a vertical strap at the toe area.
- 02
Product
Pair of black fisherman-style sandals shown from a top-down view; woven textured upper straps, enclosed toe framing, ankle strap with a visible metal buckle, and contoured black footbeds.
- Overall viewTwo black sandals shown side-by-side from directly above, both soles and uppers visible with toes at top of image and heels at bottom.
- Upper strap constructionWoven multi-strap fisherman-style upper made of pebbled textured black material forming horizontal and vertical overlapping bands covering the forefoot and instep.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.56 (high) - Pebbled textureUpper straps have a pronounced pebbled grain texture visible across all strap surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - Ankle strap and buckleEach sandal has an ankle strap that fastens with a single rounded rectangular metal buckle in a warm brass tone positioned on the outer side of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - Toe shape and rimRounded toe area with a slightly raised rim and visible stitched or molded edge detail running around the perimeter of the outsole.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.41 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.41 · h 0.18 (medium) - FootbedSmooth black contoured footbeds visible inside each sandal, slightly recessed relative to the rim.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.31 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.58 · w 0.31 · h 0.36 (high) - Insole stamped textDebossed or stamped text present on each footbed but legibility is partial in this image.Partial
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.76 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium) - Visible stitching or joint linesNarrow seam or joint lines visible where straps overlap and where straps join the central vertical band.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Top-down studio photograph on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows under the soles; image is centered and cropped to show entire pair.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered framing showing both sandals fully within the frame with small margins to the image edges.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no props or additional elements.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with faint diffuse shadows beneath and slightly to the lower right of the sandals.
- Image qualitySharp focus on sandals with high detail visible in texture and seams.
Colors
pebbled black· upper straps#0E0D0Cmatte black· footbed and outsole rim#0E0D0Bantique brass· buckle#858483