Valentino Bowow Slingback Pumps
The Bowow Slingback Pump is one of the more romantic, feminine silhouettes in the Valentino range — a heeled court shoe built around classic slingback proportions and finished with the kind of soft, decorative detailing that defines the maison's more romantic footwear codes. It captures the polished, dressed-up side of the brand's design language, balancing architectural restraint with the considered, feminine touches the house is known for.
This iteration is crafted in kidskin, a leather prized for its exceptionally soft hand-feel, fine grain, and refined drape. Kidskin is one of the most luxurious leathers used in footwear construction — it moulds gently to the foot with wear, holds its structure cleanly, and lends the silhouette a quietly elegant quality. The leather has a subtle natural sheen and a smooth surface that allows the shape and proportions of the design to lead.
The silhouette is built on classic slingback proportions: a sharply tapered toe, a clean low-cut topline that elongates the foot, and a slim slingback strap that wraps around the heel and holds the shoe securely in place. The strap fastens with a fine buckle or elasticated detail, depending on the iteration, keeping the lines clean and uninterrupted. The 85mm heel sits at a refined, wearable height — tall enough to deliver an elegant pitch and lengthen the leg, low enough to translate seamlessly into longer evenings or polished day dressing.
The defining detail sits across the front of the shoe — a soft bow rendered with precision and craft, lending the silhouette its romantic, feminine character. The bow is positioned with restraint, adding a decorative finish without overwhelming the otherwise minimal silhouette. It nods to the codes of classic dressing while feeling distinctly contemporary in its execution.
Inside, smooth leather lining and a cushioned insole give a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. The outsole is finished cleanly in matching tones, with discreet branding kept understated.
A modern, romantic piece in the Valentino range — refined in proportion, soft in detailing, and built around the kind of timeless feminine elegance the house pulls off with restraint.
Aveylia footwear follows the standard European women's size scale. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 24.0 |
| 39 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 10 | 8 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 11 | 9 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 12 | 10 | 27.0 |
Measure your foot from heel to longest toe to find the closest length. Sizes are a guide — fit can vary slightly by style.
These pieces are crafted in the same factories and to the same specifications as retail. We work directly with those factories — cutting out the brand's retail markup, boutique overhead, and intermediary margins. What you pay for is the bag, not the boutique.
Try them at home, you don't like the fit or the style, return it within 30 days and we'll solve the rest!
Each pair of shoes ships in the original box and packaging with labels, receipts and bags for each shoe.