Camper
Don Black Leather Sandals Men
This product is a pair of Camper Don black leather sandals for men, designed for casual summer wear. They feature a calfskin leather upper with a fisherman-style multi-strap construction, a closed heel, and an adjustable buckle strap. Key specifications include a calfskin leather and recycled polyester lining, a removable breathable and antimicrobial OrthoLite Recycled foam footbed, and an ultra-light EVA XL EXTRALIGHT outer sole. Based on user feedback, the sandals tend to run large, so sizing down may be advisable.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Calfskin leather upper, calfskin leather and recycled polyester lining, OrthoLite foam footbed, EVA sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Men's leather sandals with calfskin upper and recycled lining, featuring OrthoLite footbed and lightweight EVA sole
Removable OrthoLite footbed, ultra-light EXTRALIGHT sole, antimicrobial lining
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Calfskin leather upper, calfskin leather and recycled polyester lining, OrthoLite foam footbed, EVA sole
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester, eva
- Style
- casual, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- calfskin leather upper
- calfskin leather and recycled polyester lining
- breathable antimicrobial cushioning removable OrthoLite Recycled foam footbed
- ultra-light EVA XL EXTRALIGHT outer sole with embossed logo
- model number: K101011
Product Insights
The Camper Don Black Leather Sandals Men weigh less than typical sandals, thanks to an EXTRALIGHT sole that is three times lighter than generic EVA and softer than athletic trainer midsoles (Shore A 20-50), but this softness accelerates wear on pavement versus rubber soles. The calfskin upper develops patina, resists tears, and breaks in quickly, while the footbed—98% postproduction waste foam, antimicrobial, and replaceable—retains cushioning over time. The sole is water-resistant, UV-stable, and free of heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates, made with solar energy via Italian injection molding. Buyers report the fisherman-style silhouette provokes extreme reactions, and the sandals run large, requiring a size down. At a sale price of $99.95, it undercuts the Birkenbach Arizona with calfskin and OrthoLite, and a take-back program offers free shipping for reuse or recycling.
Verified claims
- Weight
- Sole is three times lighter than generic EVA.
- Cushioning
- Sole's Shore A hardness 20–50 is softer than athletic trainer midsoles.
- Durability
- EVA sole wears faster on abrasive pavement than rubber soles.
- Weather resistance
- Sole is water-resistant and UV-stable, rated 7/8 Xenotest.
- Eco-friendly
- Sole is free of heavy metals, formaldehyde, phthalates; made with solar energy.
- Manufacturing
- Sole is engineered for footwear via patented Italian injection molding.
- Recycled content
- Footbed uses 98% postproduction waste foam.
- Hygiene
- Antimicrobial footbed resists odor, breathes, and can be washed.
- Care
- Footbed retains cushioning over time and is replaceable.
- Calfskin quality
- Calfskin upper develops patina, resists tears, and breaks in quickly.
- Sizing
- Buyers report the sandals run large; users recommend sizing down, and wide-footed buyers may find their usual size or a half size down fits well.
- Abrasion
- The soft EVA sole (Shore A 20–50) wears faster on pavement than rubber, but the uniform injection-molded foam cell structure avoids density variations and weak points common in commodity EVA outsoles.
- Recycled materials
- Footbed 98% waste foam; lining 32% recycled polyester.
- Sole
- The EXTRALIGHT sole is produced with proprietary photovoltaic energy, is free of heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates, and resists water and UV degradation.
- End-of-life program
- Camper's Take Back program lets customers return old Camper shoes, including this sandal, via prepaid shipping for reuse, resale, recycling, or donation in exchange for a voucher.
- Value
- At $99.95 CAD sale price, it undercuts $155 Birkenstock Arizona with calfskin and OrthoLite.
- Fit
- The sandal pairs a lightweight, soft sole with a recycled, antimicrobial footbed, but runs large; size down.
- Leather
- Clean the calfskin upper with a damp cloth and apply a smooth-leather conditioner; the leather is not water-resistant and develops a patina from oils and light.
- Material
- Calf leather upper (100%) and EVA sole: lightweight, soft, water-resistant; sole wears faster on pavement.
- Foot fatigue
- The lightweight XL EXTRALIGHT sole and low-density OrthoLite Recycled footbed help the sandal feel substantially lighter underfoot than traditional leather-footbed slides and can reduce leg fatigue on long days of city walking or travel.
- Footbed replacement
- Replacement OrthoLite footbeds are available from OrthoLite or third-party retailers; order the same EU size as the sandal and choose standard-thickness Recycled or Classic style.
Product record
- Title
- Don Black Leather Sandals Men
- Brand
- Camper
- Price
- 235 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a pair of black leather fisherman-style sandals with multiple horizontal cut straps, a central vertical vamp, visible tan edge of the leather, and a buckle strap at the outer side of each shoe.
- Overall silhouettePair of sandals shown from above with rounded square toe shape, each shoe occupying left and right halves of the frame and aligned heel-to-toe in parallel.
- Upper constructionMultiple horizontal leather straps on each shoe creating a fisherman-style cage, with a continuous central vertical vamp running from toe toward instep.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high) - Leather finish and textureSmooth black leather surface with low-gloss highlights and visible sewn edges where straps meet; leather shows slight reflective sheen under studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (medium) - Exposed internal edgeTan-colored exposed leather edge lining the cutouts and strap edges visible between black straps and around the openings.
4 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Buckle and strap fastenerEach sandal has an outer-side adjustable strap with a rectangular metal or coated buckle in black, attached near the heel area.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - InsoleBlack molded insole with shallow heel cup and visibly embossed brand text on each insole.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.72 · w 0.29 · h 0.24 (high) - Insole text left“CAMPER”
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Insole text right“CAMPER”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Cutout patternEach strap row has rectangular cutouts between the straps, creating narrow openings that reveal the tan inner edge and insole beneath.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a light neutral background with even soft lighting and subtle drop shadows beneath the shoes.
- Shot orientationTop-down overhead view showing both sandals flat against the backdrop.
- BackgroundEven light gray background with soft shadowing directly beneath the shoes.
- LightingDiffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the leather surfaces and minimal harsh reflections.
Colors
black· upper leather straps and vamp#0D0E0Atan· exposed leather edges inside straps#6B6D6Cmatte black· buckle hardware#11120D- 02
Product
Right-side profile of a black leather fisherman-style sandal with multiple wide straps, a closed heel, an adjustable buckle strap at the ankle, and a low flat black sole.
- View and orientationRight-side profile view showing the outer lateral side of a single sandal.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.94 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper constructionUpper formed from several wide, glossy leather straps running front-to-back with cutouts between them, creating a cage-like toe and midfoot.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.57 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Heel counterSmooth closed heel panel of the same glossy leather forming a continuous back that meets the strap assembly.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Ankle buckle strapAdjustable strap at the ankle with a rectangular rounded-edge metal buckle covered or finished in a dark coating, attached to a stitched leather tab.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Toe constructionFront toe area formed by overlapping leather straps that leave small open gaps between them, producing an open-toe effect within a closed cage outline.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Sole profileLow-profile flat sole with a uniform thickness, slightly raised heel edge and a smooth outer sidewall in a dark matte finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.84 · w 0.96 · h 0.07 (high) - Inner edge detailNarrow visible leather edge at strap cutouts shows a lighter brown/tan interior lining or edge dye contrasting with the black outer leather.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.63 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow under the sole; image is centered with ample empty space above.
- Background and stagingPlain uniform light gray background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft diffused shadow directly beneath the sole, slightly darker than the background and aligned with the shoe orientation.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.86 · w 0.80 · h 0.06 (medium) - Image compositionShoe centered horizontally near the lower half of the image with significant empty space above the product.
Colors
gloss black· upper leather#0B0E0Dmatte black· soletan leather· inner edge/lining- View and orientationRight-side profile view showing the outer lateral side of a single sandal.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Camper
Don - Black Leather Sandals for Men.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4496343 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 40 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4496344 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 41 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4496345 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 42 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Yes |
| 4496346 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 43 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4496347 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 44 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4496348 | Don Black Leather Sandals Men - 45 | CA$99.95CA$235.00 | Out of Stock |
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/mensfashionThe single discussion thread on Reddit largely mocks the Camper Don sandals for their unusual style, with some practical sizing advice.
Top comments mock the sandals as suitable only for a 'German bondage orgy' or compare them to 'Nazareth 13s', indicating a strong negative sentiment toward the aesthetic, though one user provides helpful sizing feedback.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual summer footwear
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Mocking and sizing advice for Camper Don sandals
Size down for sure. Grab the 8 I’m sure there will still be room judging off this 9
u/Patsu-88r/mensfashionView thread →