Men's Leather Shoes

Our men's leather shoes cover the whole year, from summer sandals to sheepskin boots rated for real frost. Every pair is cut and stitched by hand at our family-owned factory, where we have made shoes since 1997, and it comes to you without a middleman. Below is a short map of the range and a few rules for choosing between the categories.

What types of men's shoes does Babylon make?

The men's range splits into seven groups. Each has its own section, so you can narrow the grid in one click.

• Sneakers. The largest group: Space, Alen, DRIFT, Flow, Vital and Montana in genuine leather, nubuck or both, almost all with a Respira lining, a breathable Italian lining leather. See men's leather and nubuck sneakers.
• High-top sneakers. Space-X, Alen-X and LEGION cover the ankle. Many let you choose the lining: Respira, fur or Winterfrost 500 insulation. See men's high-top sneakers.
• Leather boots. Armor, Armor-Low and Washington for autumn and winter, on chunky or ridged soles. See men's leather boots.
• Shearling boots. Frost, Short and UGM in double-face sheepskin, plus Punch in nubuck with natural fur inside. See men's shearling and sheepskin boots.
• Loafers. Flex in nubuck or smooth leather with a Respira lining, for days when sneakers feel too casual. See men's loafers.
• Trainers. Pulse, in leather with nubuck or textile, on a light, springy sole with anatomical cushioning.
• Sandals. ARDEN on a light anatomical cork sole; Vibe, Hush and Step with an adjustable strap.

Which men's shoes are warm enough for winter?

That depends on how cold your winter gets and how long you stay outside. Where we have a temperature rating, it is on the product page. Four warm options side by side:

Winterfrost 500 is a synthetic insulation placed between the upper and the lining. It adds warmth, but it is not a membrane. In shearling the wool stays on the skin, so the warm layer and the upper are one material. For milder cold there are the Space-01-D, Space-02-D and Space-04-D sneakers in double-face sheepskin, and Alen-V in Italian felt with wool on a backing layer or brushed cotton inside.

Leather, nubuck, sheepskin or felt: what is the difference?

• Smooth leather. Holds its shape, wipes clean with a damp cloth and takes cream well. The most practical choice for daily wear.
• Nubuck. Leather with a fine, velvety surface. It looks softer, but it needs a dry brush and a protective spray, especially in wet weather.
• Double-face sheepskin. Leather outside, wool inside. Warm and light; dry it at room temperature, away from radiators.
• Italian felt. A dense, soft material used in Alen-V sneakers for autumn, winter and spring.

Most of our leather and fur comes from Spain and Turkey, and the soles are made to order for us. Inside most models you will find Respira, so the part that touches your foot is leather too.

How should men's leather shoes fit?

Each model is made on its own last, and our lasts are anatomical, shaped to follow the foot. That is why one foot can take different sizes in different lines. Men's models run from EU 39 to 45, a few from 40; the exact range is on each product page.

• Measure in centimetres. Stand on paper in the evening, mark the heel and the longest toe, and compare the length with the chart on the product page.
• Wide feet. Space, LEGION and the Alen-X high-tops are listed as suitable for wide feet.

US and UK conversions are in our size guide with EU, UK and US sizes.

Why buy handmade leather shoes direct from the factory?

Babylon is a workshop rather than a mass-market brand. Twenty-five craftsmen and two shoe technologists work at our family-owned factory in Kharkiv, and every pair passes through their hands. We sell from that factory straight to you, with no distributors or retailers in between. That is why the price stays fair for genuine leather and handwork. If your size is not in stock, we make the pair within 3 business days.

How does international delivery work?

Shipping is free worldwide. Delivery usually takes 5–10 business days to the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Moldova, and 7–12 to the US, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Georgia and Montenegro. Import duties or VAT may be charged on arrival; the details for each region are on the shipping and duties page. If a pair does not suit you, international orders can be sent back within 30 days under our international returns policy.