Bottega Veneta Women's Sampieri Thong Sandals
Bottega Veneta
$850.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
Bottega Veneta’s Sampieri Thong Sandals channel sculptural minimalism in a way that’s distinctively of-the-moment and unmistakably Bottega. The barely-there ivory TPU upper sits weightlessly on the foot, offering a sleek, ultra-modern texture softened by the subtle sheen. Underneath, a supple leather lining meets a quiet luxury ethos, while the rubber-injected leather sole hints at the house’s attention to elevated detail—nothing flashy, just a crisp, cool silhouette that wears like a whispered flex.
The fit reads featherlight, molded in a way that follows the foot’s natural line for an almost second-skin effect. The thong construction nestles the toes with a gentle hold, so you can move easily from rooftop brunch to after-dark art opening without swapping shoes. Slick enough to slide under a bias-cut slip dress and insouciant enough with cropped denim or tailored trousers, the Sampieri’s profile glides between casual and formal without missing a beat. While there’s no handbag, the sandal’s minimal straps keep the foot open and breathable, stacking easily with a flash of an anklet or statement pedi.
Ever since Bottega’s reboot under Matthieu Blazy, signature accessories have leaned extra tactile—brushed leathers, rubberized twists, light-as-air foam—these sandals are no exception. They land in step with the season’s obsession for pared-back, off-duty polish, echoing those runway moments where a sandals’ simplicity says everything.
Materials / Fabrication
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) upper
- Leather lining
- Rubber-injected leather sole
- Color: Ivory
- Women's Sampieri Thong Sandals by Bottega Veneta
- Size: 8 US / 38 EU
Recommended Care
- Wipe TPU upper gently with a soft, damp cloth; avoid harsh chemicals.
- Protect leather lining and soles by storing sandals in a cool, dry place.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent discoloration.
- Use a leather conditioner periodically to nourish leather parts.
- If soles become soiled, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry.
- Store with shoe forms or tissue to maintain shape.