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ML 01 Suede Desert Taupe – mid loafers in taupe suede
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ML 01 Suede Desert Taupe
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ML 01 Suede Desert Taupe

Soft from the first wear
Dhs. 913
4.2 7 reviews

Desert TaupeMediterranean Suede

Choose your size

Close, clean fit. Between sizes or wider feet? Go one size up.

Size guide

Find your size.

Close, clean fit. Between sizes or wider feet? Go one size up.

Sizes

EU UK US Foot in cm
39 5 6 24.8 – 25.3
40 6 7 25.4 – 25.9
41 7 8 26.0 – 26.6
42 8 9 26.7 – 27.2
43 9 10 27.3 – 27.7
44 10 11 27.8 – 28.3
45 11 12 28.4 – 29.0
46 12 13 29.1 – 29.7
47 13 14 29.8 – 30.4
48 14 15 30.5 – 31.1

This is the length of your foot, not of the shoe. The shoe is a little longer, so your toes have room.

Measure your foot

  1. Put a sheet of paper against a wall. Stand on it in socks, with your heel against the wall.
  2. Mark the tip of your longest toe.
  3. Measure from the wall to the mark and find that length in the table.

Measure at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest.

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  • Ships next working day, then 5 working days
  • Delivered with FedEx
  • Returns and exchanges until 31 December
  • Handmade in Portugal, in a family-owned atelier

How does it fit?

Small
Large

Between sizes? Take the bigger one.

Frequently bought together.

Description

A mid loafer closes where a loafer usually opens. The collar sits higher on the ankle, so the shoe holds the foot rather than resting on it, and the line runs longer from toe to top. Slip in and it stays put. Made for a trouser that breaks at the ankle. Mediterranean suede, an onSteam® lining, and our own sole underneath.
Premium features
  • Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory. Designed in the Netherlands.
  • Mediterranean suede from LWG certified tanneries. Soft from the first wear.
  • Every finished pair is inspected before it goes in the box.
  • Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, passing through many hands.
  • Removable memory foam insole. Softens to your foot.
  • onSteam® lining. Moves moisture away from the foot on a long day.
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  • Our own sole, from our own mould. Enough give to walk all day, firm enough to hold shape.
  • Reinforced toe and heel counter. Holds its shape wear after wear.
  • The ETQ signature square at the heel.
  • A reusable travel bag comes in the box, for wherever the shoes go next.
  • Order one pair and the white box is the shipping box. No second carton to throw away.
Size & fit

A close, clean fit. Take your usual size, or go one size up if you're between sizes or have wider feet.

The shoe softens and shapes to your foot as you wear it.

View size guide
Material info

Suede is cut from the underside of the hide and sanded to a fine, velvety nap. Ours is true to its name: tanned on the Mediterranean by Gruppo Mastrotto in Arzignano, Italy, an LWG Gold certified tannery, and Sanchez Agullo in Alicante, Spain, LWG approved. Every hide is inspected on finish, colour, surface and thickness before cutting. Quality shows in the nap: short, dense and even, with deep, uniform colour that gains character over time.
Care
  • Brush regularly in the direction of the nap
  • Protect against water and stains before first wear
  • If wet, let dry naturally, away from heat
Removable insole
Shipping & Delivery

Order before 16:00 and we ship your order the same working day.

Country Shipping Delivery
United Arab Emirates
FedEx · before 16:00 		Approx. €25–70
exact costs shown at checkout 		5 days

Good to know

  • We ship on working days. On New Year’s Day, King’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, we take a day off.
  • Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
  • We don’t deliver to PO boxes.

Insured in transit

Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.

Ordering from outside the EU?

Outside the EU (except the UK), you don’t pay Dutch VAT: the 21% comes off your order automatically at checkout, as soon as you enter your address or switch country or currency. 5% import duty and 5% VAT generally apply, plus a FedEx handling fee, on or after delivery.

Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges

14 days to return or exchange

Doesn’t fit the way you hoped? Register your return or exchange in our return portal within 14 days of receiving your order.

Country Return fee Exchange
All other countries See return portal Carrier of choice

Good to know

  • Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
  • Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
  • Returning more than one item? We charge a €2 handling fee for each extra item.
  • You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
  • Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
  • If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.

Returning from outside the EU?

Outside the EU (except the UK), any import duties or taxes on your return are yours to pay. More about returns

What our customers say
when wearing it

  • Ferdinand

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 11/10/2026

    Fit: True to size

    Top quality—extremely comfortable

    Super stylish and comfortable shoes! They go with any look.

  • Arthur

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 29/08/2026

    Fit: True to size

    Top design and comfort

    Good and unique product

  • Anoniem

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 13/07/2026

    Fit: Runs small

    Really nice

    Nice shoe, runs a little small.

  • Bobby

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 26/06/2026

    Fit: True to size

    Great shoes

    I discovered ETQ on Instagram and decide to order this model. The order was delivered promptly. The quality of the shoes is great and I like very much the white metallic icon on each shoe. In the meantime I've ordered two other models as well.

  • Lars

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 04/05/2026

    Fit: Runs large

    Great quality

    Great shoe but normal size runs to large for me

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  • Bob

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 18/01/2026

    Make them in black

    We need this style in black. Important color that is missing.

  • Christian

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 02/05/2026

    Fit: True to size

    Errors on the shoes

    See pictures. This is on both shoes and have more pictures if you need. What do you suggest we do from here?

Handmade in Portugal.

Cut from premium nappa, full grain and suede, then built on the last by makers who do little else. It takes years to master a shoe. We’re still finding ways to make it better.

See how it's made

One box. Nothing wasted.

Order one pair and it ships in the white box, no second carton, nothing thrown away. Inside, a reusable ETQ travel bag for wherever they go next. A detail you notice after you buy, not just before.

Our leathers.

Where our leather comes from, how it wears and why no two pairs are exactly the same.

Read more

Questions about the ML 01 Suede

How does the ML 01 fit?

A close, clean fit. Take your usual size, or go one size up if you are between sizes or have wider feet. The shoe softens and shapes to your foot as you wear it.

Do you have half sizes?

No, we only make whole sizes. Between two sizes? Take the bigger one: you can fill a little space, but you can't add length. A slightly thicker insole or thicker socks take up the extra room, and the insole lifts out, so swapping it takes seconds.

Will the suede give a little?

Yes. Suede softens from the first wear and moulds to your foot within about a week. The length stays the same, so choose your size on length; the width gives a little as the suede settles.

How do I look after suede?

Protect it with a suede spray before you first wear it, and again every few weeks. Brush it dry with a suede brush, along the nap, to lift dust and bring the colour back. Caught in the rain? Stuff the shoes with paper, let them dry slowly at room temperature, away from the heater, then brush. A suede eraser takes care of most marks. Suede is a natural material, so small colour differences between batches are normal.

Can I take the insole out?

Yes. The insole lifts out, so you can fit a fresh one or your own orthotics.

How do returns work if it doesn't fit?

Open our return portal and choose your new size: it ships as soon as your return is on its way, and you don't need to place a new order. Prefer a different colour or model? Choose store credit and order again, or choose a refund. Costs per country are on our returns page.

Is there a warranty on my ETQ product?

Yes, manufacturing defects are covered by the statutory warranty. Something not right? Send us a photo and your order number and we’ll find a solution together. Normal wear and damage from use are not covered.

Do you have a store?

We don't have our own store: ETQ is online only. You order here and try everything on at home. If it isn't right, you can exchange or return it through our return portal.

Something not right? Tell us.

We’ll sort it out with you. And it goes back to the studio, so the next version is better.

  • We’re here for you

    Something not quite as you hoped? We’ll look at it together.

  • Between two sizes

    Tell us what you normally wear and we’ll give you our honest advice.

  • Send a photo

    With your order number. We’ll look at it and tell you what we see.

  • A solution that suits you

    We’ll find what works for you, not what’s easiest for us.

Questions about this model?

Get a direct answer about the ML 01 Suede Desert Taupe: size, material, care and more.

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