Saint Laurent Dakota Slingback Pumps In Satin Crepe
The Dakota Slingback Pump is one of the more refined, dressed-up silhouettes in the Saint Laurent range — a heeled court shoe built around classic slingback proportions and finished in soft satin crepe for a softer, more couture-leaning take on the dressed-up court shoe. It captures the polished, occasion-driven side of the maison's design language, balancing architectural restraint with the considered, feminine textures that define the house's evening footwear.
This iteration is crafted in satin crepe, a textile prized for its soft matte finish and refined drape. Unlike high-shine satin, the crepe surface has a subtle, muted lustre that catches light gently rather than reflecting it sharply — giving the shoe a quietly luxurious quality. The fabric drapes cleanly across the foot, holding shape while preserving the lightness and elegance that defines the design. It's a material choice that draws on the codes of evening dressing and couture craftsmanship, lending the silhouette a softer, more atelier-leaning quality than leather.
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 heel sits at a refined evening height, delivering an elegant pitch without tipping into excess.
The proportions are deliberately balanced — architectural in cut, soft in finish, and designed to translate across formal eveningwear, occasion dressing, and more polished day looks. Every line feels intentional, with the design built around the interplay between traditional silhouette and softer material finish. House detailing is rendered with restraint, with subtle branded touches positioned with precision rather than declared loudly.
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 more couture-leaning piece in the Saint Laurent range — refined in proportion, soft in material, and built around the kind of timeless evening elegance the house is known for.
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.