There is a heel that looks right and a heel that feels right and most women have learned not to expect both at once. The Anslie changes that expectation. A single clean leather strap loops from the toe post across the forefoot in a diagonal that frames the foot without crossing the instep, sits on a solid wood-effect block heel that delivers a full inch and a half of lift with the stability of a platform rather than the pitch of a stiletto, and rests on a perforated orthopedic footbed that supports the arch, distributes weight away from the heel and ball, and absorbs the impact that hard surfaces send through the foot and up through the knee with every step. The toe-loop construction means the foot is held in place without a back strap — the perforations in the footbed allow air circulation underneath the foot through a full day of warm-weather wear. It looks like a resort sandal. It works like a medical one. Nobody needs to know which part matters more to you.
The Anslie is a toe-loop block heel sandal with a single diagonal leather strap from toe post to outer side, a wood-effect solid block heel, a perforated cushioned orthopedic footbed with built-in arch support, and a non-slip rubber outsole. Available in Tan, Black, Gold, and White — each in the same smooth leather strap construction on a warm-toned wood-effect block heel that keeps the sandal grounded and versatile across every colorway.
"The Anslie is the heel I recommend when someone tells me their feet can't do heels anymore but they're not ready to give them up. The block heel is the structural reason it works — the base is wide enough that the weight stays balanced across the full heel rather than concentrating on a single point, which is what makes stilettos exhausting after an hour. The orthopedic footbed is the comfort reason — the arch support is genuine, not decorative, and the perforations keep the foot from overheating through a full day of summer wear. The toe-loop strap is the style reason — it's a cleaner, more considered look than a thong flip-flop and it keeps the foot secure without any back strap to rub the heel. In the Tan it goes with everything linen and warm-toned. In the Gold it finishes an evening outfit without asking the foot to suffer for it." — Sarah Mitchell, Founder of Valora New York
✔ Single diagonal leather toe-loop strap — a single smooth leather strap runs from a toe post between the first and second toe diagonally across the forefoot to the outer side of the sandal, holding the foot in place without crossing the instep or requiring an ankle strap, the clean single-strap construction frames the foot without covering it and keeps the sandal looking minimal and refined from above
✔ Solid wood-effect block heel — the heel is constructed in a solid block form with a warm wood-toned finish that coordinates with the natural leather and footbed tones across all four colorways, the block base provides a wide, stable platform underfoot that distributes the body's weight evenly across the heel strike area rather than concentrating it at a single point, which is the structural difference between a wearable block heel and an exhausting stiletto
✔ Perforated orthopedic footbed with arch support — the footbed is cushioned and perforated with a pattern of small holes across the full surface, allowing air circulation beneath the foot through extended warm-weather wear and preventing moisture buildup, the orthopedic construction follows the natural arch of the foot and provides support at the longitudinal arch that reduces the strain on the plantar fascia, heel, and ankle through extended standing and walking
✔ Impact-absorbing cushioned sole — the sole construction absorbs ground impact at each step, reducing the pressure that travels up through the ankle, knee, and lower back through extended wear on hard surfaces — particularly relevant for the heel strike where most of the impact load concentrates in a standard sandal construction
✔ Non-slip rubber outsole — the outsole provides grip on both indoor and outdoor surfaces including smooth tile, stone, and pavement, preventing slipping on the surfaces that most warm-weather sandal soles handle poorly
✔ Four colorways — Tan, Black, Gold, and White, each on the same warm wood-effect block heel, the Tan reads warm and natural for summer and works with every color family, the Black reads versatile and sharp across three seasons, the Gold reads elevated and occasion-ready for evenings that deserve more than a flat sandal, the White reads clean and fresh for the warmest months
The heel that makes the whole day feel easier. From the first step to the last.
