Artemis Design Co. McNeill Velvet Smoking Shoes

This style has the same cut and shape as our Women’s Kilim Smoking Shoe–a favorite Artemis style that fits most foot widths comfortably. We especially love it in this classic, seasonless leopard pattern!

• Upper in 100% silk velvet, hand-loomed by a women’s collective in Uzbekistan.
• Leather sole with 3/4 inch heel.
• Handmade in Istanbul in a small, family-owned workshop, by cobblers whose families have practiced the craft for generations.

Avoid rain or snow as much as possible. If your shoes do become a little bit wet, that’s ok; just let them dry out completely and continue wearing as usual. They can be freshened up by brushing lightly with a soft clothing brush.

If you plan on using your velvet shoes for daily walks or throughout city streets, you may extend the