At a glance
- Upper
- Leather & Leather Suede (LWG-certified)
- Sole
- Cemented construction, man-made sole
- Sizes
- Whole sizes only, UK 3 to 8
- Returns
- 30 days from delivery, free exchanges
Size & Fit
Measure your foot heel to toe. The size to order is the one that leaves closest to 8.0 mm in front of it.
| UK / EU | 3 / 36 | 4 / 37 | 5 / 38 | 6 / 39 | 7 / 40 | 8 / 41 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits a foot up to | 233.0 | 235.0 | 241.6 | 249.5 | 256.0 | 260.0 |
All measurements in millimetres.
Description
Materials
- Upper
- Leather & Leather Suede (LWG-certified)
- Lining
- Leather collar & stretch knit
- Insole
- All-leather insock over PU cushioned padding
- Sole
- Durable man-made sole
Specification
- Style
- Arbi Sleek Trainer
- Sole construction
- Cemented
- Warranty
- 6 months from delivery
Shipping & Returns
| Standard delivery | £5.95, 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|
| Express delivery | £6.49, 1 to 2 business days, mainland UK only |
| Free standard delivery | Over £125 mainland UK, over £150 Northern Ireland |
| Return window | 30 days from the day your order is delivered |
| Exchanges | Free in both directions; they do not restart the 30 days |
| Refund cost | £3.95 per item; store credit is free |
Standard is Royal Mail Tracked & Signed 48 and Express is Royal Mail Tracked & Signed 24. An Express order placed before 1pm UK time, Monday to Friday, dispatches the same business day.
- Everything can be returned within the 30 days except gift cards and personalised items — sale pairs included.
- Returns and exchanges run through the returns portal.
- Refunds reach your card 10 to 12 business days after we receive the pair.
Care & Warranty
- Keep away from water and oily substances
- Air dry naturally, away from direct heat
- Store in the cotton drawstring bag provided
Manufacturing faults are covered for six months from delivery. To make a claim, email customercare@blacktulipstudio.com with your order number and a photo of the fault. We reply within two working days. Your statutory rights are unaffected.
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Questions
Does the Arbi Sleek Trainer have a heel?
No. The Arbi is flat, so there is no heel height to give.
Can you wear the Arbi Sleek Trainer with tailoring?
Yes. The Arbi's slim profile reads polished with tailoring, so the same pair covers tailored and casual outfits.
Does the Arbi Sleek Trainer need breaking in?
The Arbi breaks in with wear: the leather panels soften as the pair is worn, and the panelled upper keeps its line.
What sizes does the Arbi Sleek Trainer come in?
The Arbi comes in six whole sizes: UK 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The range is whole sizes only, UK 3 to 8, with no half sizes.