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$395Men's Year of the Snake Baba
Limited to 80 Pairs as a part of our Collector's Series. The story begins in Juarez, Mexico where the veg tan leather uppers are intricately hand-tooled & stained by the hands of a single local skilled artisan, Yediel, in an ornate & colorful serpent design in celebration of the Year of the Snake. These uppers are, then, transported to our El Paso Workshop where they're handcrafted into a very special pair of Babas.
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Product Details
- Hand-tooled in Juarez, Mexico
- Stained by hand with all natural dyes
- 100% Veg tanned natural leather lining
- 100% Veg tanned Italian bull leather sole
made in
- Entirely handmade, one pair at a time. Tooled & dyed by artisans in Juarez, Mexico and then crafted into a Baba in El Paso, TX.
Care
Lightly brush off any debris or dirt on the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Use Sabah leather cleaner and conditioner, in that order, applying the product to a soft cloth and rubbing it onto the shoe with a circular motion. Pressure isn’t necessary — simply apply with a quick motion and the heat of the friction will infuse the product into the top grain of the leather. Be certain to cover the entire upper, including within the creases. Allow to dry and then buff off the excess with a clean, dry soft cloth.
Size & Fit
These Babas are true to size - please, elect the Baba size that aligns with your US size per the drop down menu.
Add-Ons
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Celebrating the Year of the Snake.
Our designer, Elaine, dreamed up and then painted an ornate, colorful, and original serpent design which we translated into a limited edition Tooled Baba & Wool Scarf.
The story begins in Juarez, Mexico...
Where the veg tan leather uppers are intricately hand-tooled & stained by the hands of a single local skilled artisan, Yediel Hernández, in an ornate & colorful serpent design in celebration of the Year of the Snake.
From Juarez to El Paso...
In a nod to a long history of cross-border craft, these uppers are, then, transported to our El Paso, Texas Workshop where they're carefully handcrafted into a very special pair of Babas by our team of talented shoemakers.
Your Questions Answered
How do I determine my proper size?
All of our styles are true to size; however, each unique silhouette differs numerically.
You can expect to take a different sizeway for Sabahs, Turkish made backless Babas, & El Paso made Babas. You can view the exact style type on the relevant product page.
We recommend selecting the numerical size that directly corresponds to your typical EUR/US shoe size in the drop down menu on each specific product page.
We certainly understand that juggling various numbers, sizes, & fits can feel daunting at first, so please do not hesitate to drop us a line for guidance & support!
How should my pair fit?
For an ideal fit, your heels should come just shy of or right to the back edge of the insoles. The natural leather will stretch and form to your feet with wear.
Your toes should touch the end of the pair with some pressure; however, they should not be curling.
It typically takes 3-5 good wears for your Babas to begin notably stretching throughout.
That said, the Baba style is initially a touch more relaxed than the Sabah (full shoe).
Can I return my pair for refund, credit, or an exchange?
Of course!
We happily accept all returns on NEW & UNWORN Sabahs & Babas. Please, visit our Returns page for more information & to initiate a request.
We also offer FREE returns for new & unworn orders placed in the US within 30 days of receipt.
Domestic shipping information.
For all orders placed that are currently in-stock, we are able to send your package to post within 1-2 business days.
Once your shipment is en route, our standard shipping option will typically have your order to you within an estimated 3-4 days.
We do, however, offer various shipping options at checkout should you prefer to have your package sooner. We offer UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS Next Day Air for expedited service.
As a note, UPS 2nd Day Air does not expedite shipping over the weekend.
Where is my order shipping from?
Sabahs & Babas are all handmade in either Gaziantep, Turkey or El Paso, TX and shipped to our main fulfillment center in Connecticut. Your order is, then, carefully packed up by our team & passed off to post.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do! As a note -- depending on the country you are ordering from, you may want to visit our UK site - uk.sabah.am.
International shipments may be subject to customs fees and import duties of the country to which your order is shipped to. The courier will charge you any taxes or customs directly. For any detailed questions on this, we recommend you consult your local Customs office, which will happily assist you with further information.
Sabah is not responsible for any duties or taxes imposed by the recipient’s country. If any such duties or taxes are imposed, you, the customer, will be responsible for paying them.