{"product_id":"ahmad-yemeni-shoes-men-light-tan-calf-leather-66147","title":"Mens Yemeni Shoes in Light Tan | Full-Grain Leather, Seamless Slide-In Wide Toe Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Full-Grain Leather Yemeni Shoes Mens, Light Tan — $96\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery pair starts as a single hide of full-grain leather, cut and stitched by one artisan.\u003c\/strong\u003e That hands-on process is what lets us build the light tan upper around a wide-toe last instead of a tapered factory mold, finishing with a seamless slide-in fit that stays true to barefoot principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Bespoky Yemeni Shoes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8 USPs That Set Us Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Grain Leather Upper, Vegetable-Tanned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No chrome tanning, drum-dyed light tan finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel Sole Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero drop from heel to forefoot, every size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomical Last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped from real foot scans, not a narrow factory template.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Ground-Feel Sole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin enough to feel the surface, tough enough for daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Artisan Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every stitch done by hand, not a production line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Seamless Slide-In Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snug where it should be, loose where it shouldn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackless Slide-In Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original barefoot silhouette, worn as a slide or folded down as a slipper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-Batch Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 50 pairs a week, made to order, never warehoused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Side-by-Side Look at the Barefoot Market\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBespoky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey, hand-stitched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Grain Leather, veg-tanned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWildHunter Nomad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$150-170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlovakia, hand-assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlued, limited resole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXero Shoes Sequoia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$100-120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVietnam, machine-lasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded rubber sole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftstar Chukka Slip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$160-180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA, hand-assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlued moccasin construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the machine-lasted competitors above can be resoled the way this pair can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSince 2018: A 4th-Generation Anatolian Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Bespoky yemeni shoe is built in the same Gaziantep workshop the brand partnered with in 2018 — a family business four generations deep in leatherwork. No assembly line, just one artisan and a named quality check before shipping. Details live on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/heritage\"\u003eheritage page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull-Grain Leather Instead of Buffalo Hide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuffalo and bonded leather show up often in budget barefoot shoes because they are cheaper to source, not because they perform better. Full-Grain Leather softens quicker and grains finer. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/news\/calf-vs-buffalo-leather\"\u003eCompare leathers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Build Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper to outsole, the full construction is listed below, start to finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Tan full-grain leather, 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, breathable vegetable-tanned lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft calf leather, contoured, removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calf leather + leather board (no plastic midsole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-tanned full-grain leather with flexible TR rubber tread, 4mm, ultra-thin, zero-drop flexible sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-stitched, fully resoleable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless Slide-In, flat, no heel drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the last follows a real foot outline, sizing tracks with your usual shoe size — go up half a size for thick socks. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/sizing\"\u003eSizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Exchanges are free for 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick wipe-down after each wear and a leather conditioner every 2-3 months keeps the finish even. Full steps in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/news\/leather-care-guide\"\u003eleather care guide\u003c\/a\u003e. New to barefoot wear? The \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/news\/barefoot-transition-guide\"\u003ebarefoot transition guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrusted by 4,300+ Verified Buyers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ordered two colors after the first pair fit exactly as described.\" — \u003cstrong\u003eJulia M., Verified Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"First barefoot pair that actually looks like a normal shoe.\" — \u003cstrong\u003eOmar Y., Verified Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow Long It Takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach yemeni shoe is made after you order, typically within \u003cstrong\u003e5-7 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, since the workshop limits itself to 50 pairs weekly; the full story is on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/about-bespoky-shoes\"\u003eabout page\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/sustainability\"\u003esustainability page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree 30-day returns from delivery, and a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime craftsmanship warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covers manufacturing defects afterward — full terms in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sole actually flexible enough to fold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the outsole folds by hand easily, which is the same flex test used to judge genuine barefoot footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer this yemeni shoe in other colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelated colorways are usually available; explore the current lineup in the collections linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the seamless slide-in closure work for wider or narrower feet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last is cut wide through the forefoot regardless of foot width, and the closure takes up any remaining slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the return window if the fit is off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExchanges and returns are free for 30 days from delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/pages\/sizing\"\u003eSizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow well does the light tan finish hold up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt resists light marks well since the dye runs through the leather, not just on the surface; a protector spray adds extra insurance. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/news\/leather-care-guide\"\u003eCare guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear these to a casual work event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, paired with chinos or tailored trousers they fit most casual or business-casual work settings comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these need breaking in like traditional full-grain leather shoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess than most — the full-grain leather softens within roughly 5-7 wears rather than months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore additional styles in \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/collections\/men-barefoot-yemeni-shoes\"\u003emen yemeni shoes\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/collections\/women-barefoot-yemeni-shoes\"\u003ewomen yemeni shoes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bespoky Shoes","offers":[{"title":"3-3,5 US \/ 36 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273036483,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-36-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-4,5 US \/ 37 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273069251,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-37-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-5,5 US \/ 38 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273102019,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-38-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-6,5 US \/ 39 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273134787,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-39-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-7,5 US \/ 40 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273167555,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-40-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-8,5 US \/ 41 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273200323,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-41-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9-9,5 US \/ 42 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273233091,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-42-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-10,5 US \/ 43 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273265859,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-43-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11-11,5 US \/ 44 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273298627,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-44-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-12,5 US \/ 45 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273331395,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-45-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13-13,5 US \/ 46 \/ Light Tan","offer_id":45166273364163,"sku":"YEMN-LTN-46-M-001","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/4356\/9859\/files\/ahmad-yemeni-shoes-men-light-tan-calf-leather-66147_main.jpg?v=1780888226","url":"https:\/\/bespokyshoes.com\/en-intl\/products\/ahmad-yemeni-shoes-men-light-tan-calf-leather-66147","provider":"Bespokyshoes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}