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Alaïa Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm
The Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm is an authentic Alaïa pair of shoes in Black. Alaïa shoes are made in Italy and built around a few ideas the house returns to every season: the fishnet ballet flat, the heart shaped Le Coeur, and heels with a sculptural shape. Coveti authenticates every pair before it ships.
Alaia keeps its summer shoes pared back, with a thin strap and a clean line. Thong mules with stiletto heel. Upper in see-through mesh fabric and trims. Ribbon fabric heel. Made in Italy. They slip on for dinners and long summer days.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Alaïa, Paris, founded 1979 by Azzedine Alaïa
- Product: Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm, mules
- Collection: Alaia 2026 Collection
- Colour: Black
- Composition: 100% polyester, 100% viscose
- Size: Italian sizing, EU 35 to 42 (UK 2 to 9). Heel height 55 mm. Sizes the house has sold out of show as unavailable.
- Made in: Italy
- Reference: AA3S2039A063999
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Coveti before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value and signature required
How to Wear the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm
Style them with wide trousers and a white shirt.
- With denim: Ballet flats with straight jeans and a white shirt is the easiest way to wear the house.
- With a full skirt: A flat with a midi skirt and a fitted knit gives the classic Alaïa line.
- For evening: A sculptural heel and a Le Coeur slingback both finish a black dress.
- In summer: Thong sandals and mules go with linen and slip dresses.
Explore more in mules and Alaia shoes.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm Product Details
| Brand | Alaïa, Paris, France |
| Collection | Alaia 2026 Collection |
| Colour | Black |
| Composition | 100% polyester, 100% viscose |
| Size | Italian sizing, EU 35 to 42 (UK 2 to 9). Heel height 55 mm. Sizes the house has sold out of show as unavailable. |
| Made in | Italy |
| Styling | Style them with wide trousers and a white shirt. |
| Care | Store the pair in its dust bags with the toes filled with tissue. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and let them rest between wears. |
| Reference | AA3S2039A063999 |
Alaïa Shoe Size Guide
Alaïa shoes use Italian (EU) sizing, and half sizes are offered on many styles. The sizes made for the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm are the ones in the size selector, and any the house has sold out of show as unavailable. The table converts EU to UK and US sizes.
| EU | UK | US |
| 35 | 2 | 5 |
| 36 | 3 | 6 |
| 37 | 4 | 7 |
| 38 | 5 | 8 |
| 39 | 6 | 9 |
| 40 | 7 | 10 |
| 41 | 8 | 11 |
| 42 | 9 | 12 |
About Alaïa
Alaïa is the Paris house Azzedine Alaïa opened in 1979, showing his first ready-to-wear collection the year after. The press called him the King of Cling for the way he cut knit and leather to the body. Richemont has owned the house since 2007. Pieter Mulier led the studio as creative director from 2021 to 2026, bringing back the ballet flat, the second-skin knit and bags such as Le Teckel, and the in-house studio now carries the collections. The shoes, bags and accessories are made in Italy.
“The Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm has one strong detail, and Alaïa keeps everything else simple.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How Alaïa Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm typically also consider The Row, Khaite and The Attico. The Row is the one for minimal flats and loafers, Khaite for polished pointed boots and The Attico for statement heels. Alaïa is the house for the fishnet ballet flat and heels where the shape of the heel is the whole idea. Explore the full Alaïa collection at Coveti.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Alaïa, verified by Coveti before dispatch.
- Made in Italy, as the house lists it.
- Express shipping worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature.
- 14-day returns from the delivery date. The piece must be unused with the Coveti security tag attached, and the return is submitted through the return centre.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm authentic?
Yes. Every Alaïa piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, including the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm, reference AA3S2039A063999.
What size should I order in the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm?
Italian sizing, EU 35 to 42 (UK 2 to 9). Heel height 55 mm. Sizes the house has sold out of show as unavailable. The size guide above converts EU sizes to UK and US sizes.
Who is Alaïa?
Alaïa is the Paris fashion house founded by the Tunisian-born couturier Azzedine Alaïa, who opened it in 1979 and showed his first ready-to-wear collection in 1980. He was known as the King of Cling for his body-sculpting knits and leather. Richemont has owned the house since 2007. Pieter Mulier was creative director from 2021 to 2026, and the in-house studio now designs the collections.
Why are Alaïa ballet flats so popular?
The fishnet and mesh ballet flat was revived under Pieter Mulier and has been one of the most worn designer flats since. It comes with a buckled strap across the instep and a thin sole, and the house now makes it in leather, satin, crystal mesh and shearling.
Where are Alaïa shoes made?
In Italy. The Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm is listed above as 100% polyester, 100% viscose.
How should I care for the Thong Mules in Mesh, Black, 55 mm?
Store the pair in its dust bags with the toes filled with tissue. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and let them rest between wears. Rest leather soles between wears and have them protected by a cobbler before heavy use.
Can I return Alaïa to Coveti?
Yes. Coveti accepts returns within 14 days of the delivery date. The piece must be unused with the Coveti security tag attached. Sale items, jewellery, swimwear and bespoke pieces are final sale, and a flat return processing fee is deducted from the refund.
Does Coveti ship Alaïa internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships Alaïa worldwide with DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. The full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
