ara Opal Zip Sneaker
ara
$189.95
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Product Insights & Style Tips
The ara Opal Zip Sneaker feels light and luxe in hand, a leather silhouette with breathable perforations that catch the light and add texture. Inside, a textile lining teams with HighSoft cushioning and a hidden foam core to deliver all-day comfort and support, while a removable insole invites easy customization. The combination of lace-up styling and a side zip creates a clean, city-ready line that stays sleek from errands to evening meetups.
The fit moves with you thanks to the dual closure, laces for a secure, personalized feel and a discreet side zip for quick on-off. The leather upper sits poised over a synthetic sole, offering everyday resilience, while the removable insole keeps the option open for extra arch support or your own inserts. Made in Portugal, this sneaker balances premium craft with casual ease, pairing just as well with denim as with tailored crops or a sleek workwear look as the seasons shift.
Ara leans into comfort-forward design with a modern edge, and the Opal Zip Sneaker channels that ethos in a refined leather form. It slots neatly into the brand's repertoire of versatile, everyday pieces that feel elevated without trying too hard.
Materials / Fabrication
- Leather sneaker upper
- Textile lining
- Synthetic sole
- Removable insole
- Perforations detail
- HighSoft cushioning technology with hidden foam for all-day comfort
- Zip closure with lace-up styling
- Side zip closure
- Made in Portugal
Recommended Care
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth; avoid soaking leather
- Condition leather periodically; test in an inconspicuous area first
- Airl dry away from direct heat; stuff with tissue to maintain shape
- Store in a cool, dry place; use a shoe tree or form to preserve silhouette