2001 Parallel Mule Tropical Taupe / Ivory Leather
Slip in. Walk out. The Parallel Mule takes the silhouette you already know and opens up the back — a leather sneaker-mule hybrid built for the moments between dressed and undressed. No laces, no heel counter, no negotiation. Just step in and go.
The Tropical Taupe upper carries the warmth of sun-dried clay against a clean ivory sole — earthy without trying, polished without effort. Premium leather from sustainable tanneries gives the shoe a softness that only gets better with wear, while our dual-layer footbed delivers cushion where you need it and support where it counts. No break-in. No regrets.
Designed in New Zealand. For every pair sold, we plant a tree and support a charity you choose.
- Premium leather upper in tropical taupe with ivory sole
- Open-back mule construction — step in, no laces
- Dual-layer footbed: soft cushion + firm support, no break-in
- Footbed made with 25% plant-based material, 70% recycled fabric covering
- Natural sustainable rubber outsole
- Includes 2 free charms
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Two footbeds in every pair. A cushioned top layer over a firm base. Lift one out for a roomier fit.
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Lightning laces included. Elastic laces you do up once. Slip on, slip off, still look laced.
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Every pair ships with two footbeds: a cushioned top layer that absorbs impact, over a firm base that holds its shape all day. Wear both. If you want more room, lift one out.
Our 2001 Parallel and Crossroads styles run about half a size smaller than our other styles. If you're between sizes, go up. Size guide.
Two sets of laces in the box. The regular ones you tie, and the Lightning laces: flat, elastic, done up once. After that you slip in and out, and the shoe still looks laced.
Spare colours are $14.90. Shop laces.
UK delivery
Orders ship from New Zealand with free tracked delivery — please allow 7–10 working days. Import charges, where they apply, are shown at checkout.
Returns
If your pair isn’t right, you can return or exchange it within 14 days of delivery — unworn, tried on indoors on carpet. See our shipping & returns page to start a return.
Waterproof before the first wear and top up now and then. Suede: dry brush and waterproof spray. Leather: a damp cloth, with leather cream occasionally. Canvas: cold water and mild soap. No washing machine.
A tree planted for every pair. Footbeds made from 25% plant-based material, covered in 70% recycled fabric. Leather from Leather Working Group tanneries. Organic-cotton laces and dust bag, and a recycled-cardboard box with a fabric handle, so no extra bag. More on Treadlightly.
