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Cariuma Slip-On Leather Sneakers

As the name implies, these shoes couldn’t be easier to slip on and off (which, surprisingly, is not my experience with all slip-on shoes). 

The convenience factor alone is reason enough to reach for these. There are no laces to fuss with or tongues to readjust; simply slide the shoes on and you’re out the door. They’re so easy, they might just be my new travel sneaker.

I’m not always drawn to slip-on styles, but the buttery leather brings an extra touch of casual elegance I just don’t get from others I’ve worn. The outfit options have no bounds. In fact, I’ve worn these versatile shoes with leggings, jeans, shorts, and a dress (and that’s just in the past three days).

The shoes are available in white, black, or brown leather. As a white sneaker hoarder, I branched out to the gorgeous deep brown hue—but I envision a white pair in my future, too.

The Cariuma Slip-Ons are wearable from day one. Right out of the box the leather actually feels broken-in, as if the sneakers have already been in my rotation for months.

I’ve worn these shoes on a few lengthy walks and felt no pain or discomfort whatsoever.

Where other leather shoes are stiff, heavy, and heat-trapping, these are flexible, feather-light, and breathable. My feet have yet to sweat in them—even in record-breaking September heat.

To my delight, the Slip-Ons have Cariuma’s signature removable insoles. They’re made with mamona oil and bio-based cork and feel soft and bouncy under my feet. Plus, the slip-resistant rubber sole adds even more cushion and support.

And yet, the immediate worn-in comfort is just one of the reasons I know these kicks will stand the test of time. The brand uses the highest quality materials, and the shoe has a fully stitched outsole, meaning it’s truly built to last.

Need proof? Our movement-obsessed team has owned many-a-pair of Cariumas, and they’ve all held up unbelievably well through high mileage and everyday wear.

Cariuma Slip-On Leather Sneakers

Cariuma should be on every earth lover’s radar. The Brazil-based brand uses sustainably sourced, eco-friendly materials such as recycled PET, green EVA from sugar cane, and bamboo—and Cariuma holds certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council, OEKO-TEX, and Global Recycled Standard.

The Slip-Ons are made with premium leather sourced from LWG-certified Gold Rated tanneries, organic cotton canvas, and natural rubber. 

And the shoe’s minimalist design is matched with minimalist packaging. The recyclable shoe box actually acts as a shipping box, with no excess materials.

The cherry on top? Cariuma plants two trees for every purchase (over two million trees to date!).