The Foundation Flat - Ivory

$385

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

407 Reviews

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The Foundation Flat is an elegant, minimalist slipper that’s so comfortable and versatile, you'll reach for it often. Designed for everyday wear, these slip-on shoes are cut, sewn, and crafted by hand from luxurious Italian leather that gets even softer with wear and pairs effortlessly with everything else in your wardrobe.

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Handcrafted in Italy

LWG-Certified Leather

Materials & Fit

If you're in between sizes, please size up
Have a high instep, or need a wider fit? Contact us for a bespoke pair
Unsure about fit? Please contact us here for size advice
100% Leather upper, lining and insole from LWG-certified partner
Memory foam padding for extra comfort
Heel height measures 5mm or 0.2 inches
Visit our Care Guide for detailed instructions

SHIPPING & RETURNS

ESSEN offers complementary worldwide shipping on all orders over €250.

We're an Australian brand but most of our shoes are shipped from Europe. Our warehousing and distribution was deliberately chosen to be near our factories so we can produce only what we need and minimise the total distance your shoes have to travel.

Europe
Standard delivery: 2-4 business days

World
Standard delivery 4-10 business days
Express delivery 3-5 business days

For more information please check our Shipping page.

Purchased items can be returned within 14 days of the delivery date. Find more information here.

The Foundation Flat - Ivory

$385

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5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 407 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 395 Total 4 star reviews: 10 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1

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Benito D. R.
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The Foundation Flat - Chocolate
I recommend this product
Age Range 55 - 64
Usual Size EUR 39 - AUS/US 8 - UK5.5
Size Purchased 39
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12 hours ago
Comfortable and stylish
Very happy with my new shoes. Give a special touch to my different looks. Very soft leather, amazing quality.
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Oxana M.
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The Foundation Flat - Burgundy
I recommend this product
Age Range 45 - 54
Usual Size EUR 38 - AUS/US 7.5 - UK5
Size Purchased 38
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
fondation flat shoes
love the colour, very comfortable, for that reason bought a second pair in cream
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Amy O.
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The Foundation Flat - White
I recommend this product
Age Range 35 - 44
Usual Size EUR 41 - AUS/US 10 - UK7
Size Purchased 41
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Beautiful
I love this shoe. Beautiful soft leather. Now I need it in more colours!
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Lan V. P.
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The Foundation Flat - Silver
I recommend this product
Age Range 45 - 54
Usual Size EUR 39 - AUS/US 8 - UK5.5
Size Purchased 39
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Still head over heels for these!
This is my second pair of these shoes. I'm as happy, if not more, with them. Very well built (I wore my first pair almost daily for a whole spring and summer two years in a row, and they lasted), extremely elegant (I constantly get compliments) -- these shoes really deliver. I can't recommend them enough. I just hope Essen never stops making them.
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Elisabeth G.
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The Foundation Flat - Champagne
I recommend this product
Age Range 45 - 54
Usual Size EUR 39 - AUS/US 8 - UK5.5
Size Purchased 40
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Lovely shoes
Elegant, confortable shoes. I am usually a 39 so ordered a 39 but found they were too tight. I exchanged them for a 40 and they fit perfectly. A little tight on the top of the foot as the shoes come up quite high but I am this will soften in time.
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