YSL Opyum Sandals in Patent Leather Black Emblem
The Opyum Sandal is one of the most iconic silhouettes in the Saint Laurent range — a heeled design built around one of the boldest, most recognisable house codes in luxury footwear. It captures the architectural, statement-leaning side of the maison's design language, defined by a heel rendered as the YSL monogram itself.
This iteration is crafted in patent leather, with the high-shine finish that has long been a hallmark of dressed-up footwear. The lacquered surface catches light cleanly and crisply, lending the silhouette a sharp, formal quality that pushes it firmly into evening territory. The patent finish also sharpens the architectural lines of the design, giving every edge and curve a more defined, graphic presence.
The silhouette is built around slim straps that cross the foot in a clean, deliberate arrangement, finished with a fine ankle strap and metal buckle. The toe is left open, and the proportions are kept refined and graphic — letting the structure of the shoe lead the design. The defining detail sits at the back of the shoe: the heel itself is sculpted into the interlocking 'YSL' monogram in polished metal, transforming one of the maison's most enduring symbols into a structural, load-bearing element of the design. It's a piece of footwear engineering that has come to define the Opyum line, and one of the most recognisable heels in modern luxury fashion.
The proportions are deliberately bold — architectural in stance, sculptural in detailing, and designed to make a statement without tipping into excess. Every line feels intentional, with the silhouette built around the heel as its visual anchor.
Inside, smooth leather lining and a cushioned insole give a polished, comfortable feel underfoot. The outsole is finished cleanly in matching tones.
A modern icon in the Saint Laurent range — sculptural in cut, structural in detailing, and built around one of the most defining house codes in contemporary footwear.
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.