THE SOPHIE BROWN SUEDE
The Sophie is the kind of ballerina that quietly earns its place in your wardrobe. Soft, refined, and effortless to wear, it’s designed for days when you want your outfit to feel finished without trying too hard. With an exceptionally supple feel, The Sophie adapts naturally to your foot from the first wear. The elasticated opening creates a secure, glove-like fit that moves with you, while the subtle black details in the lacing pick up on black elements in a minimalist outfit — creating contrast without noise. Light on the foot and easy to rely on, it’s a shoe that works year-round — outdoors in spring and summer, and indoors when the seasons turn colder
Like all Blankens shoes, The Sophie is handcrafted in a small, family-run factory in northern Portugal. We use European leather sourced from Gold Rated Leather Working Group tanneries, ensuring high quality, responsible sourcing, and a lower environmental impact.
At Blankens, we are a small group of women designing shoes for our own lives. We wear and test every style ourselves, carefully working through fit, function, and feeling — making sure each shoe has a clear role in the wardrobe. We make the shoes that make the outfit — and they are comfortable too.
The Sophie is a women’s leather ballerina with a soft, rounded toe and a flexible, lightweight construction. Made in smooth brown suede and light sand, it features an elasticated opening that adjusts to the foot for a secure and comfortable fit. Designed to be worn outdoors in warmer months, it also doubles as the perfect shoe to keep in your bag during colder seasons — an easy switch when you arrive at dinners, parties, or social gatherings where you want comfort without compromising style.
Size Talk
Hear our founder Cecilia Blankens describe the size and fit of this model.