How I Made DIY Leather Slip-On Mules | Croc Effect Leather

In this shoemaking project, I’m creating a pair of handmade croc-effect mule sliders using a beautifully textured croc-effect beige leather. I wanted something simple, sculptural, and easy to wear - a slip-on mule with a slightly closed-in, clog-inspired upper. These DIY leather mules turned into one of my favourite makes yet! I drafted the pattern using a barefoot last to get that wider, naturally shaped wide toe box for extra comfort. I also added a centre seam for a clean, handcrafted detail that really highlights the croc-effect texture. For construction, I used the stitch-down method - a shoemaking technique I love for its exposed stitching and super clean edges. The sole is a combination of EVA and 4mm resin, giving these handmade leather mules both structure and flexibility. These croc-effect mules turned out exactly how I hoped - structured, comfortable, and so easy to style. Now I’m tempted to make them in every colour! Read more about the process: https://www.icanmakeshoes.com/blogs/get-inspired/croc-effect-mule-sliders #shoemaking #icanmakeshoes #howtomakeshoes ✨ LEARN MORE ABOUT HOME SHOEMAKING WITH OUR ONLINE COURSE ✨ Our Online Course features over 50 hours of beginner friendly shoemaking and bootmaking videos ready to go! The course also comes with a free shoemaking kit and a 14 day money-back guarantee! 👟 You can sign up for my FREE Introduction to Shoemaking course using this link (p.s. it includes a full step-by-step tutorial) - https://icanmakes