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Totême croc-embossed leather: the boots, the bags and the clutches

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Totême croc-embossed leather: the boots, the bags and the clutches

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Croco-embossed leather is cow and calf leather pressed with the pattern of crocodile scales, and Totême uses it more than any other textured finish. The pieces are in the Totême collection at Coveti; for other labels see designer boots, and for the next step the boots guide. It puts it on its boots, the mid-heel boot with a sock-like elastic panel, the wide shaft boot and a zipped Chelsea; on its evening bags, the Clip clutch, the Threefold clutch and the T-Lock; on belts, card holders and the heeled flip flop. No piece here is real crocodile. The embossing gives a hard, polished surface that shows less wear than smooth leather. 45 croc-embossed pieces on Coveti, $550 to $3,260, median $1,040. This page goes through them by category.

Key facts

  • 45 croc-embossed pieces on Coveti, $550 to $3,260, median $1,040
  • Croco-embossed = cow and calf leather embossed with a scale pattern; not exotic skin
  • Mid-heel boots: squared point toe, slanted 50 mm heel, elastic panel from the sides to the back, made in Italy
  • Wide shaft boots: calf leather, 50 mm covered heel, tall wide shaft, leather lined, made in Italy
  • Zipped Chelsea boots: side zip, square toe, elongated line
  • Clip clutch: 25 x 13 cm, press-lock flap, detachable strap, made in Italy; Threefold clutch: 24 x 15.5 cm, three gussets, top zip

What croco-embossed means

The leather is pressed between heated plates carved with the pattern of crocodile scales, which sets the texture into the surface for good. It is not crocodile, and that matters to price and to travel: there is no CITES paperwork, and the leather is cow and calf, as the composition line on each product page says. The finish is firmer than smooth leather and the scale pattern hides small scuffs, which is why the house uses it on boots and on bags that get handled.

The boots

The croco-embossed mid-heel boot is the one searched for most: a squared point toe, a slanted 50 mm heel and an elasticated panel running from the sides round to the back, so it fits like a sock and pulls on. The brand suggests wearing it all year with jeans. The wide shaft boot is the tall one, with a covered heel and a wide shaft that takes a trouser tucked in; it goes with midi dresses. The zipped Chelsea adds a side zip to a classic Chelsea. All three are on the boot guide with the smooth and suede versions.

The clutches and bags

The Clip family is named for its clipped edges; the Clip clutch has a press-lock flap and a detachable strap, so it goes from hand to shoulder to across the body. The Threefold clutch has three gussets that give a structured triangular shape and a top zip. The T-Lock clutch and top handle carry the house twist lock in dark brown croco. The belted bucket bag also comes in it. The clutch guide compares them with the satin and naplack evening bags.

The small things

A slim croco-embossed belt in black and chocolate, card holders and a passport holder, small and medium day pouches, and the flip flops flat and heeled in black, dark brown, dark green, off-white and tangerine. These are the easiest way into the texture; the small leather goods page has the full set.

Care

Wipe croco-embossed leather with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from damp and direct heat and store bags filled in their dust bags. A neutral leather cream once a season keeps the surface from drying out. Boots want shoe trees and a resole before the heel cap wears through.

The pieces on Coveti now

1. Slim croco-embossed belt in Black, $550

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in black.

2. Slim croco-embossed belt in Chocolate, $550

Made from 100% calf leather, shown in chocolate.

3. Croco-embossed passport holder in Black, $580

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in black.

4. T-Lock croco-embossed wallet black, $580

An earlier-season piece, still in stock, shown in black.

5. T-Lock croco-embossed cardholder in Black, $660

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in black.

6. Small croco-embossed day pouch in Dark brown, $710

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in dark brown.

7. Croco-embossed flip flops in Black, $720

Made from 100% calf leather, shown in black.

8. Croco-embossed flip flops in Dark brown, $720

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in dark brown.

9. Croco-embossed flip flops in Dark green, $720

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in dark green.

10. Croco-embossed flip flops in Off-white, $720

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in off-white.

11. Croco-embossed flip flops in Tangerine, $720

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in tangerine.

12. Croco-embossed heeled flip flops in Black, $800

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in black.

13. Croco-embossed heeled flip flops in Dark brown, $800

Made from 100% cow leather, shown in dark brown.

14. Croco-embossed heeled flip flops in Dark green, $800

Made from 100% cow leather, made in Italy, shown in dark green.

Side by side

Piece Price on Coveti Composition (brand) Made in
Slim croco-embossed belt in Black $550 100% cow leather Italy
Slim croco-embossed belt in Chocolate $550 100% calf leather Sweden
Croco-embossed passport holder in Black $580 100% cow leather Sweden
T-Lock croco-embossed wallet black $580 Not published by the house Sweden
T-Lock croco-embossed cardholder in Black $660 100% cow leather Sweden
Small croco-embossed day pouch in Dark brown $710 100% cow leather Sweden
Croco-embossed flip flops in Black $720 100% calf leather Sweden
Croco-embossed flip flops in Dark brown $720 100% cow leather Sweden
Croco-embossed flip flops in Dark green $720 100% cow leather Italy
Croco-embossed flip flops in Off-white $720 100% cow leather Italy
Croco-embossed flip flops in Tangerine $720 100% cow leather Italy
Croco-embossed heeled flip flops in Black $800 100% cow leather Sweden

Buying it around the world

Searches for the house name run to about 150,000 a month worldwide. The United States is the largest market at roughly a quarter of them, then the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and France, with smaller, steady interest from the Gulf. Coveti ships the pieces on this page worldwide with express delivery, duties shown at checkout, and the same authenticity check before dispatch wherever the order is going. Croc boot searches more than double between summer and November, when about 720 a month come in worldwide.

“Our longstanding Signatures are unmistakably TOTEME: they have a classic expression and a clear purpose in our wardrobe. Whether it is a tank, trench or flip-flop, we strive to make the best wardrobe archetypes by tweaking and perfecting them over time through improved materials and manufacturing techniques,” the house writes on its sustainability page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Totême croc real crocodile?

No. It is cow and calf leather embossed with a crocodile scale pattern, as the composition line on each product says.

How much are Totême croc boots?

Croc-embossed pieces run $550 to $3,260 on Coveti; the boots sit in the middle of that.

What is the heel on the Totême croc mid-heel boot?

A slanted 50 mm heel, per the brand, with a squared point toe.

Are Totême croc boots made in Italy?

The mid-heel boot and the wide shaft boot are, per the brand.

Does croco-embossed leather scratch?

Less than smooth leather: the pressed scale pattern hides small scuffs. Deep scratches still show; wipe it clean and keep it in its dust bag.

Which Totême croc clutch has a strap?

The Clip clutch, with a detachable adjustable strap. The Threefold clutch is a hand clutch with a top zip.

Read next

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More Totême guides

Every Totême guide on Coveti: Is it a luxury brand?, How to style, Brands like Totême, The edit, Who is Totême?, History timeline, Size guide, Shoe size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Who wears it, vs The Row, vs Khaite, Capsule wardrobe, The Signatures, Fall winter 2026, Spring summer 2026, Coats, Scarf jackets and coats, Jackets and blazers, Shearling, Knitwear, Dresses, Trousers, Jeans and denim, Skirts, Tops and shirts, Swim and beachwear, Leather, Bag guide, T-Lock bags, Belted tote, Shoe guide, Boots, Flip flops, Sneakers, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory, Belts, Hats and gloves, Wallets and cardholders, Accessories guide, Gift guide, Trench coat, Country and quilted jackets, Slouch waist dress, Twisted seam jeans, Cardigans, Parachute pieces, Pyjamas and silk sets, How to pronounce it, Pre-Spring 2027 edit, Puffer jacket, Car coat and peacoat, Clutch bags, Heels, mules and loafers, Cherry red, Bucket bag, Sandals, Tank tops and t-shirts, Suede, Pony hair and leopard.

Sources and method

Checked on 7 November 2026 by Coveti Editorial, the Coveti fashion desk. Product facts, the compositions, care lines, dimensions, heel heights and country of manufacture, are the brand’s own product-page text; counts, prices and price ranges are Coveti’s live catalogue on that date and move with stock; the founders’ biography and the house history come from the brand’s own pages and the press articles listed below, each read on the date above; the size scales are the brand’s own. Where a claim could not be checked against one of these it was left out, and where the fitting room is giving its own advice the page says so.

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Coveti Editorial is the in-house fashion desk at Coveti, the London-based luxury fashion marketplace. The team writes our designer guides, brand profiles and buying advice from the collections our contracted boutiques carry: more than 500 boutiques across eight cities. Every guide is checked against the designer's own information before it is published.

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