The Sophie Black Leather

The Sophie is a ballerina that earns its place in your wardrobe. Made in supple black leather, it moves naturally with the foot, while the elasticated opening gives a secure, glove-like fit. Wear it with relaxed denim, tailored trousers or a dress for an understated look that always works. Light, soft and easy to reach for, The Sophie feels just as right outdoors in warmer months as it does indoors when the weather turns cold.

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 black leather with a buttery yellow leather lining, 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.

Flexible Tunit sole moves naturally with the foot.

Elasticated opening helps the flat sit securely.

A simple everyday shape for denim, dinner and everything between.

Fits true to size. The soft leather gently hugs the foot from first wear.

We use only European leather from tanneries rated Gold by the Leather Working Group. The upper is made from smooth black leather. Lined in buttery yellow leather, with a leather insole. Finished with a durable, flexible Tunit sole.

Treat your shoes to make them last longer! Regular care keeps your shoes beautiful, soft, and strong. By cleaning, conditioning, and protecting the leather, you preserve its suppleness, prevent cracks, and maintain its natural shine. Think of it as skincare — for your most trusted companions. A small ritual that makes a big difference, keeping your Blankens favorites fresh and ready for every season.

We recommend using a protective spray, such as the Water Proofer, before first wear and reapply regularly to guard against moisture and stains.

Condition the leather regularly with shoe cream to keep it soft and prevent drying and to maintain color and finish. Use a damp cloth to remove dirt and keep them looking fresh.

Don't forget the inside. Refresh the insole by cleaning it with The Foam Cleaner.

We recommend storing them in a cool, dry place when not in use, with a shoe tree or paper stuffing to maintain shape. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct heat.

The inner sole length is measured from heel to toe. Add a bit of extra space for the feet. For shoes with a pointed toe, keep in mind that your foot will not extend all the way into the pointed end.

The Sophie is true to size, and fits most feet, narrow to normal and slightly wider.

The Sophie

How to use these measurements
Insole length is measured from heel to toe. Leave a little room at the front: boots may feel more comfortable with a little extra space, while loafers usually fit best with less. Pointed styles extend beyond where the toes sit, so the pointed tip does not provide extra room for the toes. If you are between sizes, a thin insole can help create a half-size. For closed heels, a half insole can fine-tune the fit.

Inner sole:

36 = 23,8 cm

37 = 24,5 cm

38 = 25,2 cm

39 = 25,8 cm

40 = 26,5 cm

41 = 27,2 cm

42 = 27,8 cm