For a smart casual wedding, choose a suede loafer with a built-in lift, such as the VAHL Venice (5 cm). For a relaxed, summer or destination wedding, a clean suede sneaker works too: Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo each add 6 cm. Order several weeks ahead. For black tie, a formal dress shoe is still the safer choice.
Which pair for which wedding
| Wedding | Pair | Lift | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart casual, with a suit | Venice, deep navy suede loafer | 5 cm | 2 100 SEK |
| Relaxed or evening | Oslo, black suede sneaker | 6 cm | 1 900 SEK |
| Summer or destination, chinos or linen | Copenhagen, beige suede sneaker | 6 cm | 1 900 SEK |
| Summer, darker tailoring | Stockholm, deep navy suede sneaker | 6 cm | 1 900 SEK |
What we do not make
We make suede sneakers and a suede loafer, not formal leather dress shoes. If the invitation asks for black tie or polished black shoes, our range is not the right choice. For everything else, read the dress code first and then think about the venue.
When to order
Order several weeks before the wedding. Weekday orders before 12:00 Swedish time ship the same day from southern Sweden, and delivery takes 2 to 5 business days to Sweden, Norway and the EU (3 to 7 to Cyprus and Malta). That leaves time for a size exchange, which is free within 14 days of delivery. See which size to order and the shipping policy.
Break them in before the day
- When the shoes arrive, try them indoors on a clean floor and settle the size. Shoes worn outside cannot be exchanged or returned.
- Wear them at home for short spells and build up over a few weeks.
- Do your outdoor walks close to the day, so the suede stays clean for the photos.
Will anyone notice?
The lift is built into the shoe, so from the outside you see a suede loafer or sneaker. Trousers that reach the top of the shoe help hide the heel. More in do elevator shoes look obvious?
Wedding questions
Which VAHL shoe goes with a suit?
The Venice loafer in deep navy suede, with a 5 cm lift. It works with a suit at a smart casual wedding.
Can I wear VAHL shoes to a black-tie wedding?
We would not. We make suede sneakers and a suede loafer, not formal dress shoes, so a dress shoe is the safer choice for black tie.
How early should I order?
Several weeks before the day. That leaves time to check the size, use a free size exchange if you need one, and get used to the shoes.
How do I break them in without ruining the suede?
Wear them indoors for short spells first, and build up over a few weeks. Check the size before you wear them outside, because worn shoes cannot be exchanged or returned.