Paloma Wool
Felipa Snakeskin Platform Sandals
The Felipa Snakeskin Platform Sandals by Paloma Wool are women's wedge thong sandals featuring a genuine leather upper with a red snakeskin texture, a cushioned leather insole with an additional logo heel cushion, and a rubber outer sole. Designed for casual wear, these beach sandals include a low 1.5-inch (4 cm) platform heel, a black footbed, and a small silver ring accent on the V-strap. Made in Portugal, they combine a comfortable, low-profile wedge with durable materials for everyday use.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, minimal, boho
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Textured red snakeskin leather platform sandals with a silver ring detail, combining femininity and character.
Snakeskin-textured genuine leather upper, cushioned leather insole with logo, rubber sole, silver ring adornment.
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- romantic, minimal, boho
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Snakeskin-style genuine leather upper
- Cushioned leather insole
- Additional heel cushion with logo
- Rubber outer sole
- Made in Portugal
- Heel height 1.5 inches (4 cm)
- Silver ring adornment on straps
- Textured red leather
- Platform sandal design
- Slow fashion philosophy from Paloma Wool
Product Insights
The Felipa Snakeskin Platform Sandals by Paloma Wool ($385 CAD) deliver a timeless statement pop against neutral looks with a 1.5-inch wedge and cushioned leather insole for comfortable wear true to size. Made in Portugal's luxury footwear cluster using small-batch production and renewable electricity, they offer the brand's signature wedge-and-ring silhouette at its most accessible price, with genuine leather that requires careful maintenance to preserve the enduring snakeskin print.
Verified claims
- Neutral pairing
- Pairs with all-white, beige, and black looks as a statement pop
- Timelessness
- Unlike leopard or cow prints, snakeskin remains timeless
- Heel height
- 1.5-inch wedge reduces foot pitch for hours of comfortable wear.
- Insole
- Cushioned leather insole with a heel pad reduces impact during walking.
- Fit
- Fits true to size without needing to size up for width.
- Made in Portugal
- Made in the same Portuguese cluster that produces for Loewe, Miu Miu, and Birkenstock.
- Sustainability
- Manufactured in Portugal, which generates 70–80% of its electricity from renewables.
- Value positioning
- At $385 CAD, the Felipa is the most accessible way to get Paloma Wool's wedge-and-ring silhouette.
- Comfort
- For less than other Paloma Wool wedges, Felipa offers genuine leather, heel cushion, and a stable 1.5-inch wedge.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Portugal's luxury footwear cluster using small-batch production and renewable energy.
- Sizing
- Fits true to size (EU) with an SSENSE model reference at size 40.
- Style and care
- Red snakeskin is a timeless print that pops against neutrals but requires leather care.
- Size accuracy
- Fits true to EU size; normal width requires no size up.
- Size reference
- SSENSE model 5'8 wears size 40 (roughly US 9-9.5).
- Upper care
- Water-repellent spray and gentle cleaning preserve the embossed snake pattern.
- Footbed
- Cushioned leather insole with heel cushion outlasts synthetic equivalents with proper care.
- Construction
- Rubber-injected wedge and sole with moderate 1.5 height reduce wear and provide grip.
- Pattern staying power
- Snakeskin print remains timeless by avoiding overexposure.
- Durability
- Crafted in Portugal with durable genuine leather that lasts with proper care.
- Quality
- Leather upper and insole with nickel charm; made in Portugal in small-batch workshops alongside luxury houses.
- Energy
- Manufactured in Portugal using 70-80% renewable electricity.
- Small batch
- Produced in limited batches to avoid overproduction waste.
Product record
- Title
- Felipa Snakeskin Platform Sandals
- Brand
- Paloma Wool
- Price
- 385 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Side profile of a single wedge thong sandal with a glossy black footbed and a red snakeskin-textured V strap that meets at a black toe post; a small round metal ring is visible on the strap near the instep.
- Overall silhouetteSide view of one sandal showing a low wedge heel and a gently sloped platform sole, toe-forward orientation to the right.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.94 · h 0.30 (high) - Wedge heel and soleMatte to slightly glossy black wedge heel with horizontal molding lines and a thin stacked-looking sole layer; heel height increases smoothly toward rear.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - FootbedGlossy black footbed with visible stitched perimeter detail and slightly raised heel cup area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.70 · h 0.22 (high) - Thong toe postNarrow black toe post connecting the footbed to the V strap at the forefoot.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - V strap material and textureRed strap with a snakeskin scale texture and a slight gloss; strap is wide where it meets the sole and narrows toward the instep.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.38 · w 0.46 · h 0.25 (high) - Metal hardware on strapSmall round metallic ring attached to the upper part of the red V strap near the instep junction.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background, centered horizontally with soft shadow beneath; clean studio lighting with even diffuse illumination.
- Background and stagingFlat light gray seamless background occupying entire frame with no props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the sandal indicating even top lighting; minimal specular highlights on glossy footbed and strap.
- Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally, occupying lower third of image with ample empty space above.
Colors
gloss red snakeskin· V strapblack· footbed, sole and heel#14120D- Overall silhouetteSide view of one sandal showing a low wedge heel and a gently sloped platform sole, toe-forward orientation to the right.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-wedge thong sandals with black leather-look footbeds and glossy red snakeskin-textured V-straps meeting at a toe post; a small silver metal ring detail on the outer strap is visible.
- Overall shapeTwo thong-style sandals shown at a slight angle; each has a low wedge heel and a flat, slightly contoured oval footbed with a stitched rim.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.94 · h 0.52 (medium) - Footbed material and finishBlack smooth leather-look footbed with a subtle sheen and visible cushioning contour at the heel area.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Wedge heelLow black wedge heel with a continuous sole profile from midfoot to heel, glossy finish on the side of the wedge.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (medium) - Strap styleRed V-shaped thong straps forming a toe post; straps are relatively narrow and attach to the footbed near the sides and between the toes.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - Strap texture and patternRed glossy snakeskin pattern printed or embossed on the straps, exhibiting irregular scale shapes and highlights from lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal ring detailSmall silver metal ring located on the outer side of the V-strap near where the strap meets the footbed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.65 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high) - Toe postBlack fabric or leather-covered toe post visible between the straps at the front of each sandal.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.73 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.55 · w 0.04 · h 0.10 (medium) - Brand text on footbed“paloma — wool”
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Stitching detailVisible decorative stitching around the perimeter of the footbed near the sole edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.70 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting that casts subtle shadows under the sandals; image shows two sandals arranged with one in the foreground and one in the background.
- BackgroundEven light gray background occupying the full frame.
- Shot compositionTwo sandals laid on their soles; left sandal is positioned in the foreground with the right sandal rotated and placed in the background to show both top and side profiles.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.58 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from above-left creates mild highlights on glossy strap surfaces and faint soft shadows beneath each sandal.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused product image with clear detail on textures and stitching.
Colors
glossy red snakeskin· V-strapgloss black· footbed and sole#0E0D0Apolished silver· metal ring- Overall shapeTwo thong-style sandals shown at a slight angle; each has a low wedge heel and a flat, slightly contoured oval footbed with a stitched rim.