She married into a shoe factory. Still couldn't find the right pair.
Sonam Joshan studied fashion, ran her own clothing line, and married into a family that has made shoes for three generations. The Arbi is what happened when she stopped looking and started making.
| The Arbi | High-street trainer |
| Upper | Full-grain & suede leather | Synthetic or coated split leather |
| Footbed | Cushioned, leather insock | Moulded card or thin EVA |
| Made in | Family factory, 3 generations | Outsourced volume production |
| In the box | Shoes + Shoe bag | Shoes |
| How it ages | Softens and moulds to your foot | Creases and wears through |
| Returns | 30 days; £7, or free as store credit | Varies |
Three things you should know before you buy.
1. They're not cheap. “They are premium but well worth the price.” — that's Joanne P., a verified customer, and it's the fairest summary we've seen. £135 with your code, made in the family factory, worn most days.
2. Get the size right first time. The Arbi fits true to size with no wide fit — if you sit between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
3. Sending them back costs £7. If they are not right, you have 30 days. Our tracked return label is £7 per item — or choose store credit instead and we cover that £7 for you.