Tkees
Round Toe Lily Matte Leather Flip-Flops
The Round Toe Lily Matte Leather Flip-Flops by Tkees are handmade leather thong sandals designed for casual warm-weather wear. They feature thin, supple leather straps, a cushioned leather footbed, a textured rubber outsole, and a matte cocobutter finish; note that the style runs small. Some customer feedback indicates the sandals are very thin and the fit can be inconsistent, so sizing up may be advisable.
- Color
- cocobutter
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, minimal, coastal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Matte leather flip-flops with cushioned footbed and textured rubber sole, handmade in Brazil.
Cushioned leather footbed, textured rubber outer sole, thin supple straps
- Color
- cocobutter · brown
- Material
- Upper: Leather; Lining and sock: Leather; Outer sole: Rubber
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, minimal, coastal
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- thin and supple leather straps
- cushioned leather footbed
- textured rubber outer sole
- handmade in Brazil
- round toe
- matte leather
- runs small, consider sizing up
Product Insights
The Round Toe Lily Matte Leather Flip-Flops from Tkees are a quiet-luxury, minimalist alternative to Manolo Blahnik, designed as a 'cosmetics for your feet' second-skin effect with a matte leather that hides scuffs and develops a patina, available in 11 flesh-toned shades for a true skin-match. As Tkees' anchor style continuously produced since 2009, these flip-flops require sizing up and a careful break-in to prevent stretching of the thin straps, and offer minimal arch support suited only for short casual wear.
Verified claims
- Design concept
- Lily Matte is the direct descendant of Tkees' original 2009 model, designed as a 'cosmetics for your feet' second-skin effect.
- Leather quality
- The matte leather is soft, hides scuffs, and develops a patina, showing the natural grain of Brazilian leather.
- Color palette
- The Lily comes in 11 flesh-toned shades for a true skin-match.
- Iconic status
- The Lily has been Tkees' anchor style, continuously available since 2009.
- Quiet luxury status
- Celebrity-adored and editor-approved minimalist alternative to Manolo Blahnik.
- Sizing
- The Lily runs small; size up for a comfortable fit.
- Softness
- Thin matte leather straps are soft and pliable, requiring no break-in.
- Look
- Matte finish absorbs light and reveals natural grain for an organic barefoot look.
- Patina
- Minor scuffs become part of the matte patina over time.
- Nude palette
- Cocobutter is one of 11 flesh-toned colorways in a skin-matching nude palette.
- Leather finish
- Matte leather finish hides scuffs and retains natural grain.
- Fit
- Runs small; size up if between sizes or have wide feet.
- Break-in
- Wearing thick socks indoors for 20–30 minutes stretches the straps.
- Support
- Footbed has minimal arch support; best for short casual wear.
- Durability
- Thin leather straps risk stretching if not properly sized and broken in.
- Scratch resistance
- Matte leather hides scratches and develops a patina over time.
- Sole comfort
- Cushioned footbed is best for short wear; outsole grips well on indoor surfaces.
- Brand reception
- Despite classic editorial status, the thin construction is criticized in user feedback.
- Traction
- Textured rubber sole provides grip on smooth surfaces.
- Care
- Matte leather hides scuffs naturally but requires patch-tested conditioners to maintain its finish.
- Sustainability model
- Tkees operates a season‑less model focused on a single iconic Lily silhouette since 2009.
- Craftsmanship
- Handmade in Brazil with matte leather that retains natural grain and uses minimal material.
- Brand positioning
- Quiet-luxury flip-flop with a cosmetics-for-your-feet approach, season-less production, and ELLE classic status.
- Competitive value
- 11 nude shades and everyday casual luxury positioning differentiate it from Alohas and Ancient Greek Sandals.
- Media endorsements
- ELLE ranks Tkees alongside Tory Burch as a tried-and-true classic.
- Brand credentials
- Tkees' Lily, its signature since 2009, is produced with a season-less sustainable model.
Product record
- Title
- Round Toe Lily Matte Leather Flip-Flops
- Brand
- Tkees
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a pair of tan/beige matte leather flip-flops with thin V-shaped straps and gold foil brand text on each footbed.
- Overall shapeTwo flat flip-flops shown from above with rounded toe areas and slightly narrower rounded heels; footbeds are uniformly contoured with minimal arch shaping visible.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.88 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.88 (high) - Strap geometryEach sandal has a thin V-shaped thong strap that meets at a small toe post; straps are narrow, flat, and follow the contour from toe post to sides of the footbed.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Toe post detailSmall rounded toe post where the straps converge, visible as a tiny folded material loop at the top center of each footbed.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Material and finishFootbeds and straps show a smooth, matte surface consistent across the visible areas; slight texture variations imply soft leather or leather-like material.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (medium) - Brand text on footbed left“TKEES”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand text on footbed right“TKEES”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadows beneath each sandal.
- Background and stagingLight gray flat background occupying the full image with soft, diffuse shadows cast below each sandal toward the bottom of the frame.
- Shot compositionCentered overhead composition showing both sandals in parallel, with left sandal slightly closer to the left edge and the right sandal slightly closer to the right edge; even, diffuse lighting.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sandals with even exposure and no visible motion blur.
Colors
warm tan· footbed and straps#C79B78metallic gold· brand text#CCA17D- Overall shapeTwo flat flip-flops shown from above with rounded toe areas and slightly narrower rounded heels; footbeds are uniformly contoured with minimal arch shaping visible.
- 02
Product
Side-profile view of a single flat thong sandal with a slim v-strap and low-profile sole, shown on its outer side.
- Overall silhouetteFlat, minimal flip-flop shown in side profile with a gently rounded toe, nearly flat footbed, and very low sole thickness.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.62 · w 0.94 · h 0.28 (high) - Footbed material and finishSmooth matte leather-like footbed with a uniform tan color and slightly cushioned appearance along the top surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.78 · h 0.16 (high) - Thong strapThin tapered v-shaped strap in the same tan color as the footbed, attaching between the toes with a narrow vertical thong post that appears to be stitched or wrapped at its base.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.35 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sole constructionTwo-layer sole visible in profile: a thin tan midsole matching the footbed and a thinner black outsole layer beneath, both with flat, smooth edges.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.77 · w 0.92 · h 0.08 (high) - Toe area shapeRounded toe shape with a slightly raised perimeter at the toe edge matching the footbed color.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Small foil text or logo on footbedVery small light-reflective text or logo printed on the footbed near the heel area; characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.68 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the sole.
- Shot compositionSingle sandal centered horizontally in the lower third of the frame, shown in true side profile with spacious negative space above.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a uniform light gray backdrop producing soft diffuse shadows under the sole and minimal specular highlights on the strap.
- ShadowSoft, narrow shadow directly beneath the sandal following the sole outline, indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
light tan· footbed#CB9D7Blight tan· strap and thong post#CA9A75black· outsole- Overall silhouetteFlat, minimal flip-flop shown in side profile with a gently rounded toe, nearly flat footbed, and very low sole thickness.
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/FabFitFunRedditors in r/FabFitFun heavily criticize Tkees sandals for being thin, cheap, and poorly fitting, with some finding them only suitable for minimal tasks like taking out the trash.
Multiple users reported poor quality, weird fit, and low sales performance. A few considered using them for very light casual wear, but overall sentiment is strongly negative.
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Boutique employee: Tkees sandals never sold well, are thin with weird fit
I used to work at a boutique that sold them and they neverrrrr sold so we’d clearance them out.They’re so thin and the fit is weird. But since they were a FFF pick, I hope yours fit and you do get use out of them!!
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