Emme Parsons
Emerging · $400-$700 · Los Angeles, United States
Minimalist sandals and flats handmade in Tuscany, where clean lines and ultra-light construction make restraint feel modern.
Think: European historicism, leather craftsmanship, restraint.
The buy: the barely-there sandal
What to buy
the barely-there sandal
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Why Emme Parsons is worth it
Emme Parsons makes barely-there sandals and pared-back flats in Italian leather, so light and clean-lined they go with nearly everything.
The sandals are built from thin nappa straps that wrap the ankle or cross the foot, and the flats, kitten heels and boots follow the same discipline: classic shapes stripped back and made lighter. Every pair is made in Italy on lasts shaped by hand, mostly in nappa, calfskin or suede on leather soles that soften to the foot over time.
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Nothing from Emme Parsons is on the site at the moment. We watch their sales — when one lands it shows up in Drops.
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The sale pattern
From 2 months of sale tracking.
Something is nearly always marked down here, so there's no sale worth waiting for.
Emme Parsonsalmost always has something marked down — there's no point waiting for a sale. Markdowns usually top out around 60% off, and we've seen 60% off at the deepest.
About Emme Parsons
Emme Parsons came to shoes from graphic design, having worked for fashion brands and magazines, and founded her label in Los Angeles in 2016.
Sandals came first and defined the label, followed by flats, kitten heels and boots that share one idea: classic silhouettes reworked to be ultra-light, with a nod to European history.
- Founded
- 2016
- Founded by
- Emme Parsons
- Based in
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- Italy
- Made of
- Italian leather: nappa, calfskin, kidskin and suede, mostly on leather soles
- Shipping
- Ships across the US by FedEx, free standard shipping on orders of $250 or more; ships internationally from the US, with duties included in the price for the EU, UK and Ireland and charged at checkout for Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore.
- Where to buy
- Emme Parsons's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
True to size in Italian sizing, from IT 35 to 42 (an IT 37 is a US 7). Most styles suit regular or narrow feet; on strappy sandals, go up to the next whole size if you're between, and the stretch boots fit wide feet too.
- Break-in
Thin straps across the top of the foot can feel tight at first and stretch with wear, and the leather soles mold to your foot. The Ernest, a vegetable-tanned fisherman sandal, needs breaking in on most feet.
- Care
Most pairs have leather soles that wear down, so the brand suggests a cobbler resole and rubber sole protectors. Keep them in the dust bag, away from sun and heat, with paper or a shoe tree inside.
- Demand
The Stretch Boot, a pull-on ankle boot in Italian nappa, is its stated bestselling style and has spun off knee-high and western versions. Some styles sell on pre-order to keep production limited.
- Returns
US returns or exchanges are accepted within 14 days, minus a $15 restocking fee; sale pieces get an exchange or store credit only, and Final Sale can't come back. Send pairs back unworn, soles unscuffed, in the original box and dust bag.
What Emme Parsons is made of
- Natural
- 99%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 1%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 89 pieces · 94% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Emme Parsons, answered
- What is Emme Parsons?
- Emme Parsons is a Los Angeles footwear label making minimalist shoes in Italy: barely-there strappy sandals, loafers, ballet flats, Mary Janes, kitten heels and stretch boots.
- Is Emme Parsons a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for shoes that feel light and look clean: classic shapes pared back, made in Italy from nappa, calfskin and suede, mostly on leather soles that mold to the foot and can be resoled.
- Who founded Emme Parsons?
- Emme Parsons, a former graphic designer for fashion brands and magazines. The brand dates itself to 2016, and her first sandals went on sale in 2017.
- Where is Emme Parsons from?
- Los Angeles. It calls itself an American coastal brand, and its shoes are made in Italy.
- What are Emme Parsons shoes made of?
- Italian leather: nappa, calfskin, kidskin and suede, with leather soles on most styles and certified leather on many pairs.
- Where are Emme Parsons shoes made?
- In Italy, on lasts molded by hand by one of the country's oldest last makers.
- Do Emme Parsons shoes run true to size?
- Yes, in Italian sizing (IT 35 to 42). Most styles suit regular or narrow feet; between sizes on strappy sandals, go up to the next whole size.
- Does Emme Parsons ship internationally?
- Yes, from the US. Duties are included in the price for the EU, UK and Ireland, and charged at checkout for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Within the US, standard shipping is free on orders of $250 or more.
- Where can I buy Emme Parsons?
- On the brand's own site, which ships free across the US on orders of $250 or more.
- When does Emme Parsons go on sale?
- Something at Emme Parsons is almost always marked down, so there is no big seasonal sale worth holding out for.
- How much does Emme Parsons discount?
- Their sale emails consistently advertise about 60% off. We have not measured it on the rack.
- What is Emme Parsons made of?
- Across the 89 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 99% natural and 1% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Emme Parsons?
- If you like Emme Parsons, look at Dear Frances, Aeyde, Zou Xou and Flattered.