Miu Miu's Quirky, Spiky Leather Mule Is a Piece of Weird '90s Nostalgia

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersMiu Miu's Quirky, Spiky Leather Mule Is a Piece of Weird '90s NostalgiaWhile Miu Miu has dominated the global footwear zeitgeist through viral, ultra-thin New Balance sneaker collaborations and distressed leather runners, Miuccia Prada’s label is shifting gears into weirdly captivating hybrid territory. The Miu Miu Leather Mules in Caffè Brown subvert expectations by merging backless slide convenience with archival sole units.There is no denying this is an intentionally weird-looking shoe and that is precisely why it works. Despite its surreal, mutated proportions, the fashion industry's appetite for mules remains rampant. By slicing the heel off a traditional upper and mounting it onto an aggressively textured, bubble-patterned rubber sole, Miu Miu channels the ugly-chic ethos that is so prevalent in footwear design these days.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.A rich, coffee-brown leather upper brings an air of traditional Italian craftsmanship, while the bulbous sole keeps the silhouette firmly grounded in the experimental.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The upper is constructed from supple Caffè brown leather finished with a clean, rounded toe box and a subtle debossed Miu Miu logo across the vamp. The open-back mule layout is emphasized by a smooth leather insole for understated luxury against the foot.Beyond the luxe leather finish, the star of this show is the sole unit, though. The shoe trades standard flat mule soles for an unmatching textured rubber outsole that’s straight from the mid-90s.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping and subscribe to Shopper for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We Recommendadidas Proves That Miu Miu’ing a Samba Is All It TakesMiu Miu Just Burst the Flat Shoe BubbleMiu Miu’s 2000s-Era Bubble Shoe Is Peak Miu MiuYour Feet Deserve Slutty Little SandalsMiu Miu's Gorgeous Green New Balance Sneaker Is Elevated EnvyWhat To Read NextNike's Crisp Black Denim Air Maxes Are Only Part "Jeaker"Nike’s Iced-Out Snakeskin Air Forces Are Seriously Cold (Blooded) Miu Miu's Quirky, Spiky Leather Mule Is a Piece of Weird '90s NostalgiaNike's British Air Jordans Are as Handsome as They Are HairyWith Clothes This Good, You Only Need One Collection a YearNike’s Bubbly Runner Gets the Tonal Treatment For Recovery