BOHEMA - Mara Pumps Black, Vegan, Handmade in Poland, Women's
🇵🇱 Designed & made in Warsaw/Poland
🛠️ 2-year warranty and repair assistance
Tax & duties included. Shipping calculated at checkout
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Honestly made also means honestly priced. Here is how the price of this pair breaks down:
| 🧵 Materials — plant-based leathers, soles, components | $42 |
| 🇵🇱 Handcrafted in Poland — skilled artisan work | $52 |
| 🌍 Taxes & duties — included, no surprises at your door | $42 |
| 👟 Design | Logistics | Marketing | $35 |
| 🌱 Our margin — it keeps the workshop running | $37 |
| Total | $208 |
Approximate values, averaged across our collection and destinations.
All duties and taxes are included in the price
We ship worldwide within 2-5 business days.
Classic ballerinas with bow and strap
Mara ballerinas in soft vegetable leather are the quintessence of classics combined with nonchalance. The classic cut with a rounded nose gets a fresh look thanks to subtle details - minimalist bows and a wide strap with an industrial buckle, which adds to their character. The thin and flexible sole ensures comfortable wear. Perfect for nonchalant styling with an oversize jacket and jeans, as well as for a sensual summer dress. We will wear them with everything, how about you?
About the Material
Plant-based leather alternative crafted from natural fibers. Animal-free, sustainable, water-repellent. Hand-cut and stitched in our Polish atelier.
About BOHEMA
BOHEMA is a Polish family brand founded in 2018 by Sebastian and Wioletta Szypula. Every pair is handcrafted in our Kolbuszowa atelier (southern Poland) by Sebastian's parents: Edward, master shoemaker with 30 years of experience, assembles each pair; Halina, seamstress, hand-sews the uppers from plant-based leather. Three generations, one workshop, small batches.
Care
Wipe with damp cloth and mild soap when dirty. Apply the plant-leather cream included with every order over €200 every 2-3 months. Air dry away from direct sun or heat. Store with shoe trees or rolled paper inside to keep shape.
Sizing & Fit
BOHEMA uses European sizing 35-42. True to size for most feet. If between sizes, size up half — plant-based leather softens with wear but does not stretch significantly.
Shipping & Returns
EU shipping 2-4 working days (free over €200). UK 3-6 days. US 5-8 days. 14-day returns from delivery, free within EU. Boots must be unworn, in original packaging.
Heel height:
Sole height:
Upper:Plant leather made from grape Vegea®
Lining: Cotton fabric
Insert: Breathable microfibre
Sole:Cotton fabric
By choosing our shoes you are supporting local, sustainable production and choosing the highest quality <3
These shoes were made in a local Polish manufacturer in the south of Poland according to the principles of sustainable production, which is a guarantee of attention to every detail and the highest quality workmanship.
Each shoe comes with a 2-year warranty, which you can read more about at the bottom of the page with the Returns and Complaints tab
We ship available models within 2-5 business days. We ship custom-made models up to 9 business days.
Shipping of each model is duty free, and delivery options are FEDEX courier. You can return your order within 14 days. Return label is also paid by the client.
Remember that the shoes must not bear signs of use. You can find out more about at the bottom of the page with the Returns and Complaints tab
We at Bohema Clothing, first introduced shoes made from innovative plant-based materials to the Polish market in 2019. <3
Since then, we have become a pioneering brand that creates shoes from plant-based materials. We were the first, not only on the Polish market, but also the world to manufacture footwear made of cactus leather.
This means so much to us because we are experts in the selection and development of plant materials for the type of footwear. When you choose our shoes, you can be sure that they are not only vegan, sustainable and fair trade, but also durable, comfortable and of the highest quality.
Take a look at what plant-based materials we use to create our shoe and accessory collections.
Vegea® grape leather
This is a sustainable vegan skin based on waste from the wine industry and bioPU.
Certificates: GRS (Global Recycled Standard), (REACH), Global Change Award
Desserto® Cactus Leather
Cactus leather is a sustainable vegan leather created from Opuntia Nopal cactus and bioPU. Cactus leather meets the most stringent quality and environmental standards. Desserto® cactus leather is also partially biodegradable.
Certificates: PETA, V-Label, ISO, USDA Organic, Agricert. Standard-compliant production UE REACH and California Prop 65.
Viridis® Corn leather
Like many other vegan plant-based leathers, corn leather is a high-quality, innovative material which is partially made from plant waste. As with all other vegan materials, corn leather was designed as a less harmful and more sustainable alternative to animal skin.
Certificates:
LCA
USDA bio preferred.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
FSC®
Questions about this product
What material are the Mara black ballerinas made from?
The Mara ballerinas are made from plant-based leather, a vegan alternative to animal leather. BOHEMA uses soft, flexible vegan materials that mimic the look and feel of traditional leather without any animal products.
Are these black bow ballerinas handmade?
Yes, the Mara ballerinas are handmade in Poland in a craft workshop, which means careful attention to detail in every pair, including the decorative bow and ankle strap finish.
What occasions are the Mara black ballerinas suitable for?
The Mara ballerinas work well for everyday wear, office settings, and smart-casual occasions. The classic black color and bow detail make them easy to style with trousers, skirts, or dresses, keeping the look polished yet relaxed.
Do the Mara ballerinas fit a narrow or wide foot?
The Mara ballerinas are described as soft and flexible thanks to the plant-based leather upper, which allows the shoe to adapt slightly to the shape of your foot. If you have a wider foot or high instep, it is worth sizing up by half a size for the best comfort. The strap also helps secure the fit across different foot types.