Begonia Blue Leather Ballerinas – Pointed Toe Flats
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Description
The Begonia is a pointed ballet flat with one defining detail: layered leather worked across the vamp in a long art deco curve, each strip cut and set by hand. In this colourway the whole thing is tonal, a dusty periwinkle upper with strips of matt navy and indigo metallic leather running side by side, curling into a small teardrop ring near the toe and continuing around the topline as a fine trim. A pale topstitch outlines every layer, which is what keeps the pattern legible instead of blurring into one blue.
The upper blue is soft and greyed, the kind that behaves like a neutral: it sits with cream, sand, camel, chocolate and white as easily as black does, and it is far more interesting. Underneath, the construction is deliberately plain: a fine pointed toe, a natural leather sole with the tan edge left visible, and a barely-there stacked base. Nothing else competes.
How to wear it
- With a sand or ecru silk skirt cropped above the ankle, so the whole shoe stays visible.
- With cream tailored trousers and a stiff poplin shirt, for the daytime version.
- With a white summer dress, when the blue is the only colour in the outfit.
Size & fit: please read before ordering
This style runs small. If your feet are true to size, we recommend ordering one size up.
Add to that a fine pointed toe, which gives length rather than width, and a flat with no lacing or strap to adjust. If you are between sizes, take the larger of the two without hesitating. Not sure? Write to info@mangara.be before you order and we will help you choose.
Materials and care
- Upper: genuine leather, Leather Working Group certified tannery
- Applique: layered leather strips in matt navy and indigo metallic, set and stitched by hand
- Lining and insole: leather, cushioned
- Sole: natural leather with visible tan edge
- Toe: fine pointed, flat
Wipe with a barely damp cloth and let the leather dry naturally, away from any heat source. Take particular care around the applique, where the layers meet, and never rub the metallic strips with an abrasive cloth.
Designed in Belgium by Patricia Cossettin, handcrafted in Brazil in small runs.
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Fit & sizing
Upper material
Patricia Cossettin Created Mangará to Redefine Luxury Footwear—Made Accessible for All
Great shoes should feel effortless. Because every Mangará pair is handmade in Brazil on a French last, our shoes have a particular, consistent fit — and once you know it, choosing your size is easy. Here's everything you need to get it right the first time.
How our shoes run: the French last
Our shoes are shaped on a French last, which gives an elegant, slightly slim fit through the foot. If your feet are narrow to average, take your usual EU size. If your feet are on the wider side, read the wide-feet notes below before choosing.
Find your size (EU size chart)
The most reliable way to size is by foot length, not by the size you usually buy — brands vary.
How to measure:
- Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall (measure at the end of the day, when feet are slightly larger).
- Mark the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure heel-to-toe in centimetres. Measure both feet and use the larger.
- Match your longest measurement to the chart below.
| EU size | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|
| 36 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 23.7 |
| 38 | 24.3 |
| 39 | 25.0 |
| 40 | 25.7 |
| 41 | 26.3 |
| 42 | 27.0 |
These are guide measurements. If you're between sizes, size up or contact us — we're happy to help you choose. We also offer half sizes (36.5–41.5) on many styles.
Wide feet? Narrow feet? Here's what to choose
- Wider feet: because of the slim French last, consider sizing up by half a size, and favour adjustable styles — ankle straps, buckles and toe-ring slides give the most room. Open styles (slides, mules, strappy sandals) suit wider feet better than closed courts.
- Narrow feet: take your true size; adjustable straps let you tighten for a secure fit.
- In-between: size up to the nearest half size — leather gives a little as it softens, but never shrinks.
Leather that moulds to you
Our calf leather is supple from the first wear and continues to soften, gently shaping to your foot over the first few outings. A snug (never tight) fit at the start is normal — it's the leather getting to know you.
Still not sure? We'll help — and returns are free
If you're between sizes or unsure which style suits your feet, message us before you buy — we're happy to advise. And because every order includes free 30-day returns across Europe, you can try your pair at home with no risk.
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Fit FAQ
Do Mangará shoes run true to size?
They run slightly slim because they're made on a French last. Narrow-to-average feet: take your usual EU size. Wider feet: size up half a size and choose adjustable styles.
Are these shoes good for wide feet?
Yes, with the right choice. Pick adjustable, open styles (ankle straps, buckles, slides, toe-ring sandals) and consider a half size up. Closed courts are the slimmest fit.
Should I size up or down?
When in doubt, size up to the nearest half size. Leather softens and gives slightly with wear; it won't shrink to fit.
Are the heels comfortable to walk in?
Most of our heels are stable block heels (roughly 4–9 cm) designed for real, all-day wear rather than standing still.
Can I return them if the fit is wrong?
Absolutely — free 30-day returns across Europe.