The Carmela 164359 is a women's loafer in dark brown croc-effect leather, with a kiltie fringe across the vamp, gold studs and a chunky track sole. It is the flat shoe that carries an autumn outfit when a ballet flat has too little character and an ankle boot is still too much.
The upper is leather with an embossed croc grain. That texture has a practical advantage you notice after a month: scuffs disappear into the grooves instead of sitting on... Read more
The Carmela 164359 is a women's loafer in croc-effect leather on a chunky track sole. It is the kind of flat shoe that gets noticed: the kiltie fringe and gold studs give it character, and the cleated unit gives it the height and the grip a ballet flat cannot.
It suits anyone who wants to be comfortable without the shoe disappearing. Office, errands, lunch, an afternoon out. It works equally well with jeans and with a skirt, and dark brown is easier to wear through winter than black, which tends to harden an outfit.
Against a ballet flat it gains height, grip and presence. Against an ankle boot it gains freedom: on and off with no zip to fight. Other flats sit in women's casual shoes, and the heeled models in women's dress shoes.
This is a loafer with a kiltie, the fringed tongue that sits across the vamp. The detail comes from 1930s golf shoes and today it is what separates a plain loafer from one with character. The fringe here is short and firm, so it does not flap as you walk. Gold studs sit either side of the vamp, with another metal piece at the heel.
The upper is leather with an embossed croc grain that covers the whole shoe, back included. The texture is not only decorative: marks fall into the grooves rather than standing out. The lining is synthetic and the sole is a moulded rubber-style compound.
The foot sits flat on a continuous platform, so there is no heel pitch and no pressure through the ball of the foot. The elastic gores hold without gripping and keep the heel in place. The trade-off is weight: a track sole is heavier than a thin one, and you feel it over several kilometres. For a normal day in town it is not an issue, and the grip on wet ground is far better.
Autumn, winter and cool spring days. Office, street, lunch, afternoon plans. It is not waterproof and is not made for country walks or heavy rain.
Straight or wide-leg jeans, with the hem falling over the vamp, is where it looks best. A midi skirt with fine socks works well in winter. Wide tailored trousers give a contrast that suits an office look. Dark brown pairs easily with camel, cream, bottle green and burgundy.
This is one of those models that sells itself the moment it goes in the window. The track sole has been in fashion for several seasons and it is well judged here: the platform is not exaggerated, so the shoe stays wearable every day and will not look dated the moment the trend moves on.
It may not suit you if you want a light shoe for long walks, you need waterproof footwear, or you prefer something understated without metal detail.
It will suit you if you want a flat with personality, you value not wearing a heel, and you are after a shoe that will see out the winter.
Compared with the alternatives, against a ballet flat you gain height, grip and presence and lose lightness. Against an ankle boot you gain ease of wear and lose ankle support.
The shoe is true to size. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one: the fit is a medium width and the instep feels snug for the first few days until the elastic gores relax.
Approximate UK conversion: EU 36 is roughly UK 3, EU 37 UK 4, EU 38 UK 5, EU 39 UK 6, EU 40 UK 6.5 and EU 41 UK 7. Treat this as a guide only, since conversions vary between makers. With a wide foot or a high instep, go up a size — a loafer with no fastening cannot be adjusted afterwards.
Do these run small?
No, they are true to size. Between two sizes take the larger, especially with a high instep.
Are they comfortable all day?
Yes. The foot sits flat and the footbed does not press on the forefoot. They weigh more than a ballet flat, so for very long walks there are lighter options.
Can I wear them to the office?
Yes. With tailored trousers or a midi skirt they work in any office that does not require a heel.
How do I clean them?
A soft brush to lift dust out of the embossing, then a neutral cream every three or four weeks. Never soak them and never dry them next to a radiator.
What size should I order if I have wide feet?
Go up one size. With no fastening, the fit cannot be corrected later.
Does the heel slip when walking?
No. The elastic side gores hold the instep and stop that movement, which is the usual weakness of a loafer without gores.
The Carmela 164359 is a women's loafer in brown croc-effect leather with a kiltie fringe, gold studs and a chunky track sole, available in EU sizes 36 to 41. It is a flat with presence, made to be worn all autumn and winter with jeans or a skirt. Calzados Vesga has been selling shoes on the main square of Burgos since the 1970s, and we will answer a sizing question before you order.
We are a family shoe shop on the main square of Burgos, in northern Spain, with more than fifty years behind the counter. Every model on the website is one we also sell across the counter, which means someone here has had it in their hands and knows how it fits a wide foot and a narrow one.
Delivery anywhere in Europe takes 4 to 6 working days. Shipping is charged by destination country and calculated at checkout. Returns from outside Spain are at the customer's expense. Payment is secure, and you can write to us before or after your order with any question about sizing or leather care.
Yes, if you want a leather flat with character, comfortable, with height but no heel, to wear all winter.
Perhaps not, if you prefer a light shoe, something understated without metal detail, or waterproof footwear.
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