Jada Ballet Flat

The JADA Square Toe Ballet Flat is Freda Salvador's iconic handcrafted ballet, known for being so buttery soft and comfortable you'll never want to take it off.

Unlined and flexible the way a true ballet flat should be, with a modern square toe and a padded leather footbed underfoot.

Fit & Construction

• Fit type: True to size
• Silhouette: Square toe ballet flat with a 1/4" heel
• Construction details: Unlined for a flexible, barely-there feel; padded leather footbed; rubber sole for added durability

Materials

Fabric: 100% Italian leather in printed haircalf, or Italian leather
Made: Handmade at Freda Salvador's family-owned factory in Elda, Spain, a town steeped in footwear tradition. The leather is sourced from tanneries across Italy, and each upper is cut, sewn, and lasted by hand by Spanish artisans who are experts in their craft.
Sustainability: The haircalf and leather comes from a Leather Working Group Gold-rated tannery. Handmade in small batches, and each pair is naturally one of a kind, a lovely expression of slow fashion and artisan-crafted footwear.

Care

Haircalf is calf leather and should be treated as such. If your shoes get wet, wipe them with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If they get dirty, let the substance dry completely, then brush it off with a hard-bristled brush, following the direction of the hair. A very thin layer of hair spray can help keep the hair down and add protection against the elements (shield any tanned leather from the spray). Do not use scotch-guard or leather spray guards on haircalf. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Styled by LADDER

Let these do the talking with cuffed straight-leg denim and a crisp white button-down, or pair them with a slim black trouser and a fine-gauge knit for an unexpected hit of texture at the office.

About Freda Salvador

Freda Salvador was founded in 2012 by best friends Cristina Palomo Nelson, a third-generation shoemaker, and Megan Papay, a former celebrity stylist at Calvin Klein.

From their base in Sausalito, California, they design elevated classics reimagined in the details, handcrafted in small batches by artisans at family-run factories in Spain, Italy, and in Cristina's own family factory in El Salvador.

They visit their tanneries in person twice a year, and the majority of their leathers come from Leather Working Group certified tanneries, making every pair a thoughtful investment in women's handmade, sustainably sourced footwear.