Sadi Studios
Emerging · Under $200 · Los Angeles, United States
Bold heels, boots and sneakers in extended sizing, anime-inspired footwear that refuses to compromise on expression.
Think: bold shoes, every size
The buy: the platform knee-high boot
What to buy
the platform knee-high boot
Categories
Occasions
Why Sadi Studios is worth it
Sadi Studios makes statement shoes with square and off-center toes in sizes most labels stop short of, so the bold pair actually comes in yours.
The shapes carry it: knee-high boots with an asymmetric toe on a small square platform, chunky square-toe wedges, pointed sporty boots and slipper flats. Uppers lean on pony hair, croc-embossed and crinkle patent leather, lined in soft kid or nappa, with padded footbeds that make the heels easier to wear than they look. The size range runs well past the usual cutoff, designed with tall women and drag performers in mind.
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About Sadi Studios
Sarah Ahn-Ianni, born in Seoul and raised in the UK, studied footwear design in London and spent more than a decade designing for private labels before launching Sadi Studios in Los Angeles in 2022, built with her partner, Dominic Ianni.
She designs from nostalgia and her Korean heritage, giving many styles Korean names, and sized the line for friends the industry left out. Square toes and chunky wedges became its signature.
- Founded
- 2022
- Founded by
- Sarah Ahn-Ianni
- Based in
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made of
- Mostly leather: pony hair, croc-embossed leather, patent and suede
- Shipping
- Ships across the US, free over $350, with ground delivery in about 2 to 5 business days; it ships from the US to over 100 countries, and international buyers may owe duty or tax.
- Where to buy
- Sadi Studios's own site · Our Sadi Studios picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Sizes run women's US 5 to 16, chosen by foot length on the size guide. Most styles fit true to size; the slipper flat runs narrow, so go up a size if you're between two.
- Comfort
The heeled boots and wedges sit on memory foam or padded footbeds, and the founder says people are surprised how comfortable the knee-high boot is for its heel height.
- Demand
The HAN knee-high boot is one of its best sellers, and Jennie, KATSEYE and Megan Thee Stallion have all worn the label. New styles arrive in small capsule drops, two to four a year.
- Shipping
US shipping is free over $350. Orders take 1 to 2 business days to process, then ground delivery takes about 2 to 5 business days.
- Returns
US orders can come back within 14 days, unworn and in the original box, for a refund. Sale items and orders placed with most discount codes are final, and international orders get an exchange or store credit only.
What Sadi Studios is made of
- Natural
- 91%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 9%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 78 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Sadi Studios, answered
- What is Sadi Studios?
- Sadi Studios is a Los Angeles footwear label making statement boots, wedges, heels and sneakers with square and asymmetric toes, in women's sizes US 5 to 16.
- Is Sadi Studios a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for bold shoes in sizes most labels skip: mostly leather uppers like pony hair and croc-embossed leather, padded footbeds, and a designer with more than a decade in footwear behind it.
- Who founded Sadi Studios?
- Sarah Ahn-Ianni founded it in Los Angeles in 2022, building it with her partner Dominic Ianni. She studied footwear design at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins.
- Where is Sadi Studios from?
- Los Angeles. Its founder was born in Seoul and grew up in the UK, and many styles carry Korean names.
- Does Sadi Studios run true to size?
- Most styles do. The slipper flat fits narrow, so size up if you're between sizes. Sizes run women's US 5 to 16.
- Can I return Sadi Studios?
- US orders can be returned within 14 days, unworn and in the original box, for a refund. Sale items are final, and international orders get an exchange or store credit only.
- Does Sadi Studios ship internationally?
- Yes, from the US to more than 100 countries, and international buyers may owe duties or taxes on arrival. Shipping across the US is free over $350.
- Where can I buy Sadi Studios?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Sadi Studios picks.
- What is Sadi Studios made of?
- Across the 78 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 91% natural and 9% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Sadi Studios?
- If you like Sadi Studios, look at Black Suede Studio, Miista, Senso and Nora Lozza.