Totême sneakers: the Flex in suede and nappa, and the Sport
Totême sneakers: the Flex in suede and nappa, and the Sport
Totême makes two sneakers and keeps them quiet: the Flex, a low-top on a white and tan rubber sole with no branding, cut in suede, in nappa and in a recycled polyamide, and the Sport, a lighter runner shape in recycled polyamide with suede and shell panels. Both come in EU 35 to 42, both are meant to sit under a wide trouser rather than announce themselves, and the suede Flex is the pair the searches ask for by name. 7 sneakers on Luxury Shoes , $680 to $720, median $680. This page is each version, how the fit differs between the suede and the nappa, and how to keep the pale ones pale.
Key facts
- 7 sneakers on Luxury Shoes , $680 to $720, median $680
- Flex suede: cow suede upper, white and tan rubber sole, cut slim by the brand’s own fit note, in copper, stone and umber
- Flex nappa: sheep-leather upper with cow-leather trims on the same sole, true to size, in black and off-white
- Flex in recycled polyamide: the textile version, true to size, in the season’s two-tone
- Sport: recycled polyamide with suede and shell panels, cotton and polyamide lining, true to size, in black
- Sizes EU 35 to 42, no half sizes; the shoe size guide converts to UK and US
The Flex suede sneakers
The Flex is the house sneaker: a low profile, a rounded toe, a plain lace and a two-tone rubber sole in white and tan that reads as a detail rather than a logo. The suede version is the one to know. The brand describes its fit as slim, so if you are between sizes take the larger, and it comes in the warm neutrals the rest of the wardrobe is built on, copper, stone and umber, which is why it sits so naturally under the camel coat and the tailored trouser.
The Flex nappa and the textile Flex
The nappa Flex swaps the suede for a soft sheep leather with cow-leather trims, in black and off-white, and the brand states true to size for it. The recycled-polyamide Flex is the lightest of the three, a textile upper in a two-tone colourway on the same sole, for summer and for travel. All three share the sole and the shape, so the choice is material and colour.
The Sport sneakers
The Sport is the running-shoe shape: a recycled polyamide upper with suede and shell panels, a cotton and polyamide lining, in black. It is the pair for the parachute trousers and the drawstring shorts, the house’s sport line, and the one that takes rain.
How to wear them
The house wears a sneaker with tailoring: the Flex under the double-pleat trousers with a fine knit, the nappa Flex with the classic cut denim and a trench, the Sport with the sport line. Keep the sock invisible and the trouser long; the sole should just show.
Sizing and care
EU 35 to 42 with no half sizes, true to size on the nappa and textile pairs, slim on the suede. Brush the suede with a suede brush and protect it with a suede spray before the first wear; wipe the nappa with a dry cloth; keep both away from damp and direct heat and store them in the dust bag with the shape supported. The shoe size guide has the conversion.
The pieces on Luxury Handbags now
1. Flex sneakers in Desert / Buttercup, $680
Made from 100% recycled polyamide, shown in desert / buttercup.
2. Flex suede sneakers in Copper, $680
Made from 100% cow leather, shown in copper.
3. Flex suede sneakers in Stone, $680
Made from 100% cow leather, shown in stone.
4. Flex suede sneakers in Umber, $680
Made from 100% cow leather, shown in umber.
5. Sport sneakers in Black, $680
Made from 100% recycled polyamide, shown in black.
6. Flex nappa sneakers in Black, $720
Made from 100% sheep leather, shown in black.
7. Flex nappa sneakers in Off-white, $720
Made from 100% sheep leather, shown in off-white.
Frequently asked questions
Do Totême sneakers run true to size?
The nappa and textile Flex and the Sport are stated true to size; the suede Flex is stated as a slim fit, so take the larger size if you are between sizes, and on a wide foot.
What are the Totême Flex sneakers made of?
The suede version is cow suede, the nappa version sheep leather with cow-leather trims, the textile version recycled polyamide; all three sit on a white and tan rubber sole.
How much are Totême sneakers?
$680 to $720 on Luxury Shoes , median $680.
Which colour of the Flex suede is easiest to wear?
Umber and copper hide the most; stone is the pale one and wants the suede spray before it leaves the house.
Is there a high-top?
No. The house makes the Flex low-top and the Sport runner shape and repeats them rather than adding styles.
How do I clean Totême suede sneakers?
Dry brush, suede spray before the first wear, keep them dry, and never wash them; the brand notes natural suede can transfer colour when wet.
Read next
The shoe guide Shoe size guide Totême trousers Jeans and denim
More Totême guides
Every Totême page by Luxury Shoes ’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks: 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, Jewellery guide, Sunglasses, Scarves, Black, Camel, beige and brown, White and ivory.
Sources and method
Checked on 18 September 2026 by Gemma Deeks, fashion editor at Luxury Shoes . 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 Luxury Shoes ’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.
- toteme.com, About: the house’s own description of itself, its founders and the atelier in Stockholm
- toteme.com, Sustainability: the Signatures, the design principles, the Milkywire partnership and the 2024/25 report
- toteme.com, FAQ: shipping countries, duties, payment and returns on the brand’s own store
- toteme.com, Stores: the flagship list by country
- Totême product pages: the description, composition, care, size-guide and country-of-manufacture lines of every style (1,297 pages saved between June and September 2026)
- Elin Kling on Wikipedia
- Karl Lindman on Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q4959117
- WWD, With New Investment, Totême Shoots for the Stars (2021): the Altor minority investment, growth and margin figures and the founders’ quotes
- The Telegraph, Lisa Armstrong, 24 February 2025 (via Yahoo Life): revenue, headcount, the Paris show and Elin Kling’s quotes
- Vogue Scandinavia: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s favourite Nordic brands
- The Business of Fashion, BoF 500: Elin Kling and Karl Lindman
- Luxury Handbags live catalogue, 18 September 2026: prices, sizes and stock
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