JW PEI mules: the Helena, Sofia, Noemi and Sara, and how they fit

Mules are the backbone of JW PEI’s shoe line: 82 pairs at Coveti, from $250 to $350, across 17 families. They are the easiest of the brand’s shoes to wear, with no strap to fit and a shape that goes from jeans to a dress. On one of them, the pierced Helena, JW PEI tells you to size up.

Key facts

• 82 JW PEI mules at Coveti, $250 to $350.
• Largest families: Helena (14), Sofia (13), Noemi (11), Ellie (8), Sara (6).
• Heels from 1.5 cm to 9.5 cm; the Helena pierced mule sits on a 2.5 cm heel.
• The brand advises sizing up on the Helena pierced mules.
• Uppers in vegan leather, woven vegan leather, satin, mesh, denim and fabric.

The Helena

The Helena is the mule JW PEI makes the most of: a pointed vamp pierced with a pattern of small holes, on a low 2.5 cm heel, in vegan leather, woven, snake-effect, mesh and embroidered versions. It is a day shoe that looks finished. JW PEI says it typically advises customers to size up from their regular size in the pierced Helena, because the vamp sits close over the toes. The pointed-toe Helenas with a gold sphere detail are the dressier branch of the family.

The Sofia and the Noemi

The heeled mules. The Sofia has an angled vamp on an 8 cm heel, with sphere-heel versions in vegan leather and denim and an orchid version in fabric; the Noemi has a wide strap and a square toe with a metal accent, on a 9.5 cm heel. These are evening shoes that still slip on without fuss, and they suit a slip dress and wide trousers alike.

The Ellie, the Sara and the Rosalie

The statement mules. The Ellie comes on a sphere heel and in woven square-toe versions. The Sara is the brand’s crystal mule, also made in denim. The Rosalie carries an orchid applique and a sphere heel, the floral motif JW PEI repeats across its bags and dresses.

The JW PEI mules to buy

1. Helena Pierced Mules in White, $250

Upper in vegan leather, 2.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather. JW PEI advises sizing up in this style.

2. Helena Pierced Floral Mesh Mules in Ivory, $290

Upper in fabric, 2.5 cm heel, lined in fabric.

3. Helena Weave Pierced Mules in Black, $290

Upper in vegan leather, 2.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather. JW PEI advises sizing up in this style.

4. Noemi Pointed-Toe Mesh Mule Heels in Black, $290

Upper in mesh, 9.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

5. Noemi Pointed-Toe Mule Heels in Black, $290

Upper in vegan leather, 9.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

6. Sofia Angled Vamp Heel Mules in Black & Gold, $290

Upper in vegan leather, 8 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

7. Sofia Metal Accent Sphere Heel Mules in Deep Burgundy, $290

Upper in vegan leather, 8 cm heel, lined in fabric.

8. Bianca Calla Lily Sphere Heel Mules in Black, $310

Upper in satin, 6.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

9. Celia Orchid Embroidered Sphere Heel Mules in Black, $310

Upper in satin, 6.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

10. Ellie Woven Square-Toe Mule Heels in Dark Brown, $310

Upper in vegan leather, 6.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

11. Hannah Croc-Embossed Heel Mules in Burgundy, $310

Upper in vegan leather, 8.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

12. Hannah Denim Mule Heels in Denim Blue, $310

Upper in denim, 8.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

13. Hannah Faux Snakeskin Heel Mules in Black, $310

Upper in vegan leather, 8.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

14. Hannah Metallic Faux Vegan Leather Mule Heels in Silver, $310

Upper in vegan leather, 8.5 cm heel, lined in vegan leather.

Low heel, high heel

For everyday wear, the Helena at 2.5 cm and the flat mules are the pairs to own. For evenings, the Sofia, the Noemi and the sphere-heel styles between 6.5 and 9.5 cm. A mule has no back, so a higher heel feels taller than the same height in a pump; if you are new to heels, start at 6.5 cm.

How to wear a mule

Show the shoe. Cropped straight jeans, a midi skirt, wide trousers that stop above the ankle, a slip dress. Woven and pierced mules suit summer and holidays; satin and crystal styles suit evenings. Pair a pointed mule with a structured bag such as the Thea and the Lucia so the lines match.

Frequently asked questions

Do JW PEI mules run small?

The brand advises sizing up on the Helena pierced mules. Its other mules are true to size by its account.

How high is the JW PEI Helena mule heel?

2.5 cm, by the brand’s specification.

Are JW PEI mules comfortable?

The low Helena and flat mules are made for all-day wear; the heeled mules at 8 to 9.5 cm are best for evenings.

What is the JW PEI Sara mule?

JW PEI’s crystal mule, also made in denim; Coveti carries several versions.

How much are JW PEI mules?

$250 to $350 at Coveti.

What are JW PEI mules made of?

Vegan leather, woven vegan leather, satin, mesh, denim and fabric uppers, usually lined in vegan leather on a rubber sole.

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