{"product_id":"el-naturalista-tribu-silk-suede-n5376","title":"El Naturalista Tribu Silk Suede (N5376)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou're part of something bigger, and you know it. That's why Tribu is a minimalist ankle boot with a barefoot experience in every step. Its shape follows the natural anatomy of your foot, letting you move freely and stay connected to what matters. A firm step with character all its own, made to leave a mark without forgetting your roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk suede on this model has a short, very dense nap, matt and completely free of sheen: in this sand tone it reads like dry clay, shifting in intensity depending on whether you run your hand with or against the pile. It is a leather that records use. The toe and the heel edge lighten over the weeks, and across the instep, where the foot flexes, slightly darker creases start to show. The warm sand of SAHARA sits well with muted winter clothing — grey wool, brown corduroy, raw denim — and makes the boot look lighter than it is. One practical note: pale suede absorbs water slowly, but it does absorb it, so a spray protector before the first outing is worth the trouble. Around the collar the natural lamb's wool lining folds outwards, and it is the first thing you notice head-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is TRIBU N5376 in SAHARA for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone already walking in minimalist footwear who wants a winter version that doesn't send them back to a thick sole. It pulls on — no laces, no buckles — which makes it the boot for rushed mornings and for days spent going in and out of the house. In sand, it suits people who don't mind their footwear showing the mileage. Unisex sizing, 36 to 46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist footwear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine zero drop: heel and forefoot sit at the same height, with no ramp pushing weight forwards. The 13 mm PU sole flexes with the foot and lets through enough ground information for the arch muscles to work with every step, with a little more protection than a pure barefoot shoe. The comfort last leaves the toes spread and free, which is where balance begins. This is El Naturalista's minimalist level: natural movement without giving up warmth or all-day comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PU sole measures 13 mm and carries a toothed tread across the whole footprint, made for grip on wet pavement. It is joined to the upper with 360º Stitched-Binded construction: stitching and binding running the full perimeter of the shoe, an assembly that keeps flexibility and stands up to constant wear. Inside, lining and 2 mm insole in natural lamb's wool; the wool insulates, absorbs foot moisture and releases it again, so the interior stays dry and warm without a thick footbed. The upper is silk suede, with a stitched moccasin-style front panel that gives the instep its clean line. The lining wool folds out at the collar and finishes the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue to the comfort last, which is wide through the toes and closer at the heel. With no laces, hold comes from the instep: the suede gives little in width, but the wool lining compacts over the first few weeks and the boot gains some interior room, so try it on with the mid-weight wool sock you'll actually wear in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ten Toe'n Shoe Shop","offers":[{"title":"36 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54965397553376,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54965397618912,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034001120,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034033888,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034066656,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"41 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034099424,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034132192,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"43 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034164960,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034197728,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 \/ Sahara","offer_id":54968034230496,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/2852\/8028\/files\/A80475A2-371A-4102-8F33-34CF3D1D57F1.webp?v=1789663066","url":"https:\/\/tentoenshoeshop.ca\/products\/el-naturalista-tribu-silk-suede-n5376","provider":"Ten Toe'n Shoe Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}