Jada Black Woven Calf

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

Here it's crafted in closed woven calf leather, a tight, supple weave that brings subtle texture and depth to a clean, modern square toe. Unlined and flexible the way a true ballet flat should be, it's made to slip on and go, with no break-in required.

A padded leather footbed underfoot makes this handwoven leather flat an everyday favorite from the first wear.

Fit & Construction

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

Materials

Fabric: 100% Spanish leather in closed woven calf
Made: Handmade at Freda Salvador's family-owned factory in Elda, Spain, a town steeped in footwear tradition. Each upper is handwoven, then cut, sewn, and lasted by hand by Spanish artisans who are experts in their craft.
Sustainability: The leather is sourced from a Leather Working Group Approved Trader and contains no PFAs. Handmade in small batches by skilled artisans, it's slow fashion and ethically made footwear designed to be worn for years.

Care

Polish once a month to keep the leather clean, moisturized, durable, and elastic. Wipe dirt gently with a slightly damp soft cloth, or use a leather cleaner free of acid or detergent (test on a small area first). Professional cleaning by a cobbler is recommended. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight, and let shoes air dry after wear.

Styled by LADDER

Wear these with a cropped wide-leg trouser and a fitted knit tee, or with a flowy midi skirt and a cozy cardigan, letting the woven texture add quiet interest to an easy, everyday look.

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.